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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,332.08, 10,995.96 and 2,714

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,332.08, 10,995.96 and 2,714 is: 4,070.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,332.08 : 10,995.96 = 2,714 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,332.08/10,995.96 = 2,714/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,332.08x = 10,995.96 × 2,714
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,332.08x = 29,843,035.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,843,035.44/7,332.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,070.20

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