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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,341.66, 11,001.15 and 3,441.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,341.66, 11,001.15 and 3,441.51 is: 5,156.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,341.66 : 11,001.15 = 3,441.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,341.66/11,001.15 = 3,441.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,341.66x = 11,001.15 × 3,441.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,341.66x = 37,860,567.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,860,567.74/7,341.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,156.95

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