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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,344.39, 11,020.62 and 3,184.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,344.39, 11,020.62 and 3,184.43 is: 4,778.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,344.39 : 11,020.62 = 3,184.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,344.39/11,020.62 = 3,184.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,344.39x = 11,020.62 × 3,184.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,344.39x = 35,094,392.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,094,392.95/7,344.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,778.39

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