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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,330.23, 11,001.60 and 2,950.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,330.23, 11,001.60 and 2,950.83 is: 4,428.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,330.23 : 11,001.60 = 2,950.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,330.23/11,001.60 = 2,950.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,330.23x = 11,001.60 × 2,950.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,330.23x = 32,463,851.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,463,851.33/7,330.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,428.76

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