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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,396, 11,094.72 and 3,292

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,396, 11,094.72 and 3,292 is: 4,938.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,396 : 11,094.72 = 3,292 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,396/11,094.72 = 3,292/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,396x = 11,094.72 × 3,292
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,396x = 36,523,818.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,523,818.24/7,396
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,938.32

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