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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,534.38, 11,297.98 and 3,374.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,534.38, 11,297.98 and 3,374.43 is: 5,060.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,534.38 : 11,297.98 = 3,374.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,534.38/11,297.98 = 3,374.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,534.38x = 11,297.98 × 3,374.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,534.38x = 38,124,204.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,124,204.50/7,534.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,060.03

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