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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,322.28, 10,983.42 and 2,936.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,322.28, 10,983.42 and 2,936.67 is: 4,405.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,322.28 : 10,983.42 = 2,936.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,322.28/10,983.42 = 2,936.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,322.28x = 10,983.42 × 2,936.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,322.28x = 32,254,680.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,254,680.01/7,322.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,405.01

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