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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,440.88 : 11,161.32 = 3,334 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,440.88/11,161.32 = 3,334/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,440.88x = 11,161.32 × 3,334
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,440.88x = 37,211,840.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,211,840.88/7,440.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,001

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