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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,389.42, 11,088.27 and 3,926.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,389.42, 11,088.27 and 3,926.58 is: 5,892.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,389.42 : 11,088.27 = 3,926.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,389.42/11,088.27 = 3,926.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,389.42x = 11,088.27 × 3,926.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,389.42x = 43,538,979.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,538,979.22/7,389.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,892.07

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