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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,335.38, 11,004.16 and 2,655.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,335.38, 11,004.16 and 2,655.74 is: 3,984.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,335.38 : 11,004.16 = 2,655.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,335.38/11,004.16 = 2,655.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,335.38x = 11,004.16 × 2,655.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,335.38x = 29,224,187.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,224,187.88/7,335.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,984.00

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