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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,338.54, 11,009.61 and 3,438.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,338.54, 11,009.61 and 3,438.39 is: 5,158.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,338.54 : 11,009.61 = 3,438.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,338.54/11,009.61 = 3,438.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,338.54x = 11,009.61 × 3,438.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,338.54x = 37,855,332.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,855,332.93/7,338.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,158.43

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