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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,397.52, 11,097.88 and 3,445.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,397.52, 11,097.88 and 3,445.84 is: 5,169.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,397.52 : 11,097.88 = 3,445.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,397.52/11,097.88 = 3,445.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,397.52x = 11,097.88 × 3,445.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,397.52x = 38,241,518.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,241,518.82/7,397.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,169.51

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