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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,343.31, 11,014.88 and 3,444.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,343.31, 11,014.88 and 3,444.96 is: 5,167.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,343.31 : 11,014.88 = 3,444.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,343.31/11,014.88 = 3,444.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,343.31x = 11,014.88 × 3,444.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,343.31x = 37,945,803.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,945,803.78/7,343.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,167.40

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