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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,346.30, 11,005.95 and 3,442.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,346.30, 11,005.95 and 3,442.10 is: 5,156.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,346.30 : 11,005.95 = 3,442.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,346.30/11,005.95 = 3,442.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,346.30x = 11,005.95 × 3,442.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,346.30x = 37,883,580.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,883,580.50/7,346.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,156.82

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