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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,340.31, 11,010.38 and 3,441.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,340.31, 11,010.38 and 3,441.96 is: 5,162.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,340.31 : 11,010.38 = 3,441.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,340.31/11,010.38 = 3,441.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,340.31x = 11,010.38 × 3,441.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,340.31x = 37,897,270.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,897,270.34/7,340.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,162.90

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