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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,389.67, 11,078.26 and 3,438.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,389.67, 11,078.26 and 3,438.88 is: 5,155.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,389.67 : 11,078.26 = 3,438.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,389.67/11,078.26 = 3,438.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,389.67x = 11,078.26 × 3,438.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,389.67x = 38,096,806.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,096,806.75/7,389.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,155.41

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