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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,605.68, 11,399.60 and 3,440.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,605.68, 11,399.60 and 3,440.84 is: 5,157.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,605.68 : 11,399.60 = 3,440.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,605.68/11,399.60 = 3,440.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,605.68x = 11,399.60 × 3,440.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,605.68x = 39,224,151.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,224,151.27/7,605.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,157.22

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