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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,114.49, 10,674.80 and 2,955.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,114.49, 10,674.80 and 2,955.41 is: 4,434.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,114.49 : 10,674.80 = 2,955.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,114.49/10,674.80 = 2,955.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,114.49x = 10,674.80 × 2,955.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,114.49x = 31,548,410.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,548,410.67/7,114.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,434.39

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