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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,396.52, 11,096.38 and 3,444.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,396.52, 11,096.38 and 3,444.84 is: 5,168.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,396.52 : 11,096.38 = 3,444.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,396.52/11,096.38 = 3,444.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,396.52x = 11,096.38 × 3,444.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,396.52x = 38,225,253.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,225,253.68/7,396.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,168.01

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