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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,393.76, 11,080.92 and 3,499.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,393.76, 11,080.92 and 3,499.28 is: 5,244.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,393.76 : 11,080.92 = 3,499.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,393.76/11,080.92 = 3,499.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,393.76x = 11,080.92 × 3,499.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,393.76x = 38,775,241.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,775,241.74/7,393.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,244.32

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