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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,335.40, 11,004.96 and 2,955.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,335.40, 11,004.96 and 2,955.76 is: 4,434.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,335.40 : 11,004.96 = 2,955.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,335.40/11,004.96 = 2,955.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,335.40x = 11,004.96 × 2,955.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,335.40x = 32,528,020.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,528,020.57/7,335.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,434.39

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