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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,332.98, 10,996.70 and 2,948.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,332.98, 10,996.70 and 2,948.94 is: 4,422.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,332.98 : 10,996.70 = 2,948.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,332.98/10,996.70 = 2,948.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,332.98x = 10,996.70 × 2,948.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,332.98x = 32,428,608.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,428,608.50/7,332.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,422.30

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