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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,327.38, 10,991.58 and 2,944.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,327.38, 10,991.58 and 2,944.84 is: 4,417.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,327.38 : 10,991.58 = 2,944.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,327.38/10,991.58 = 2,944.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,327.38x = 10,991.58 × 2,944.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,327.38x = 32,368,429.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,368,429.72/7,327.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,417.46

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