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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,346.89, 11,021.55 and 3,449.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,346.89, 11,021.55 and 3,449.17 is: 5,174.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,346.89 : 11,021.55 = 3,449.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,346.89/11,021.55 = 3,449.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,346.89x = 11,021.55 × 3,449.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,346.89x = 38,015,199.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,015,199.61/7,346.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,174.33

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