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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,341.79, 11,014.49 and 3,441.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,341.79, 11,014.49 and 3,441.64 is: 5,163.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,341.79 : 11,014.49 = 3,441.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,341.79/11,014.49 = 3,441.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,341.79x = 11,014.49 × 3,441.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,341.79x = 37,907,909.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,907,909.36/7,341.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,163.31

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