Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,440.88, 11,161.32 and 3,334
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 7,440.88, 11,161.32 and 3,334 is: 5,001
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
7,440.88 : 11,161.32 = 3,334 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
7,440.88/11,161.32 = 3,334/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
7,440.88x = 11,161.32 × 3,334 - Step 4: Simplify right side
7,440.88x = 37,211,840.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,211,840.88/7,440.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,001
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