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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,382.84, 11,079.12 and 3,487.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,382.84, 11,079.12 and 3,487.64 is: 5,233.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,382.84 : 11,079.12 = 3,487.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,382.84/11,079.12 = 3,487.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,382.84x = 11,079.12 × 3,487.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,382.84x = 38,639,982.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,639,982.08/7,382.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,233.76

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