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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,332.30, 10,995.72 and 2,948.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,332.30, 10,995.72 and 2,948.28 is: 4,421.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,332.30 : 10,995.72 = 2,948.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,332.30/10,995.72 = 2,948.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,332.30x = 10,995.72 × 2,948.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,332.30x = 32,418,461.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,418,461.36/7,332.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,421.32

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