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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,332.95, 11,001.26 and 2,950.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,332.95, 11,001.26 and 2,950.76 is: 4,426.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,332.95 : 11,001.26 = 2,950.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,332.95/11,001.26 = 2,950.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,332.95x = 11,001.26 × 2,950.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,332.95x = 32,462,112.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,462,112.84/7,332.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,426.88

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