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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,331.58, 10,998.18 and 2,949.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,331.58, 10,998.18 and 2,949.12 is: 4,424.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,331.58 : 10,998.18 = 2,949.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,331.58/10,998.18 = 2,949.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,331.58x = 10,998.18 × 2,949.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,331.58x = 32,434,952.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,434,952.60/7,331.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,424.01

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