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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,399.68, 11,086.72 and 3,926.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,399.68, 11,086.72 and 3,926.40 is: 5,882.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,399.68 : 11,086.72 = 3,926.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,399.68/11,086.72 = 3,926.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,399.68x = 11,086.72 × 3,926.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,399.68x = 43,530,897.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,530,897.41/7,399.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,882.81

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