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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,331.94, 10,998.36 and 2,949.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,331.94, 10,998.36 and 2,949.39 is: 4,424.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,331.94 : 10,998.36 = 2,949.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,331.94/10,998.36 = 2,949.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,331.94x = 10,998.36 × 2,949.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,331.94x = 32,438,453.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,438,453.00/7,331.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,424.27

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