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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,341.66, 11,003.53 and 3,440.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,341.66, 11,003.53 and 3,440.86 is: 5,157.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,341.66 : 11,003.53 = 3,440.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,341.66/11,003.53 = 3,440.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,341.66x = 11,003.53 × 3,440.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,341.66x = 37,861,606.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,861,606.24/7,341.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,157.09

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