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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,389.72, 11,084.56 and 3,494.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,389.72, 11,084.56 and 3,494.52 is: 5,241.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,389.72 : 11,084.56 = 3,494.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,389.72/11,084.56 = 3,494.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,389.72x = 11,084.56 × 3,494.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,389.72x = 38,735,216.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,735,216.61/7,389.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,241.77

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