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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,441.88, 11,157.32 and 3,549.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,441.88, 11,157.32 and 3,549.02 is: 5,320.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,441.88 : 11,157.32 = 3,549.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,441.88/11,157.32 = 3,549.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,441.88x = 11,157.32 × 3,549.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,441.88x = 39,597,504.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,597,504.91/7,441.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,320.90

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