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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,338.88, 11,014.08 and 3,441.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,338.88, 11,014.08 and 3,441.28 is: 5,164.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,338.88 : 11,014.08 = 3,441.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,338.88/11,014.08 = 3,441.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,338.88x = 11,014.08 × 3,441.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,338.88x = 37,902,533.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,902,533.22/7,338.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,164.62

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