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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,396.41, 11,090.43 and 3,008.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,396.41, 11,090.43 and 3,008.72 is: 4,511.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,396.41 : 11,090.43 = 3,008.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,396.41/11,090.43 = 3,008.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,396.41x = 11,090.43 × 3,008.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,396.41x = 33,367,943.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,367,943.10/7,396.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,511.37

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