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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,334.38, 11,002.66 and 2,654.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,334.38, 11,002.66 and 2,654.74 is: 3,982.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,334.38 : 11,002.66 = 2,654.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,334.38/11,002.66 = 2,654.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,334.38x = 11,002.66 × 2,654.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,334.38x = 29,209,201.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,209,201.61/7,334.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,982.50

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