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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,349.92, 11,014.96 and 3,445.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,349.92, 11,014.96 and 3,445.60 is: 5,163.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,349.92 : 11,014.96 = 3,445.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,349.92/11,014.96 = 3,445.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,349.92x = 11,014.96 × 3,445.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,349.92x = 37,953,146.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,953,146.18/7,349.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,163.75

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