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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,332.99, 10,999.98 and 2,950.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,332.99, 10,999.98 and 2,950.44 is: 4,425.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,332.99 : 10,999.98 = 2,950.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,332.99/10,999.98 = 2,950.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,332.99x = 10,999.98 × 2,950.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,332.99x = 32,454,780.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,454,780.99/7,332.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,425.86

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