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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,325.20, 10,988.32 and 2,942.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,325.20, 10,988.32 and 2,942.66 is: 4,414.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,325.20 : 10,988.32 = 2,942.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,325.20/10,988.32 = 2,942.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,325.20x = 10,988.32 × 2,942.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,325.20x = 32,334,827.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,334,827.43/7,325.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,414.19

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