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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,602.16, 11,399.88 and 3,442

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,602.16, 11,399.88 and 3,442 is: 5,161.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,602.16 : 11,399.88 = 3,442 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,602.16/11,399.88 = 3,442/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,602.16x = 11,399.88 × 3,442
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,602.16x = 39,238,386.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,238,386.96/7,602.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,161.48

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