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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,349.66, 11,009.91 and 3,442.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,349.66, 11,009.91 and 3,442.22 is: 5,156.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,349.66 : 11,009.91 = 3,442.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,349.66/11,009.91 = 3,442.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,349.66x = 11,009.91 × 3,442.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,349.66x = 37,898,532.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,898,532.40/7,349.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,156.50

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