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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,331.98, 10,995.20 and 2,947.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,331.98, 10,995.20 and 2,947.94 is: 4,420.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,331.98 : 10,995.20 = 2,947.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,331.98/10,995.20 = 2,947.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,331.98x = 10,995.20 × 2,947.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,331.98x = 32,413,189.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,413,189.89/7,331.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,420.80

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