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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,347.15, 11,022.55 and 3,447

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,347.15, 11,022.55 and 3,447 is: 5,171.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,347.15 : 11,022.55 = 3,447 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,347.15/11,022.55 = 3,447/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,347.15x = 11,022.55 × 3,447
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,347.15x = 37,994,721.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,994,721.23/7,347.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,171.36

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