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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,328.61, 10,996.16 and 2,944.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,328.61, 10,996.16 and 2,944.89 is: 4,418.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,328.61 : 10,996.16 = 2,944.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,328.61/10,996.16 = 2,944.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,328.61x = 10,996.16 × 2,944.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,328.61x = 32,382,466.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,382,466.90/7,328.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,418.64

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