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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,341.40, 11,015.30 and 3,443.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,341.40, 11,015.30 and 3,443.80 is: 5,167.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,341.40 : 11,015.30 = 3,443.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,341.40/11,015.30 = 3,443.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,341.40x = 11,015.30 × 3,443.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,341.40x = 37,934,490.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,934,490.14/7,341.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,167.20

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