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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,340.29, 11,012.24 and 3,440.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,340.29, 11,012.24 and 3,440.14 is: 5,161.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,340.29 : 11,012.24 = 3,440.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,340.29/11,012.24 = 3,440.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,340.29x = 11,012.24 × 3,440.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,340.29x = 37,883,647.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,883,647.31/7,340.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,161.06

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