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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,390.08, 11,082.96 and 3,492

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,390.08, 11,082.96 and 3,492 is: 5,236.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,390.08 : 11,082.96 = 3,492 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,390.08/11,082.96 = 3,492/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,390.08x = 11,082.96 × 3,492
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,390.08x = 38,701,696.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,701,696.32/7,390.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,236.98

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