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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,342.92, 11,009.18 and 3,592.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,342.92, 11,009.18 and 3,592.52 is: 5,386.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,342.92 : 11,009.18 = 3,592.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,342.92/11,009.18 = 3,592.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,342.92x = 11,009.18 × 3,592.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,342.92x = 39,550,699.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,550,699.33/7,342.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,386.24

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