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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,335.70, 10,996.86 and 2,950.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,335.70, 10,996.86 and 2,950.17 is: 4,422.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,335.70 : 10,996.86 = 2,950.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,335.70/10,996.86 = 2,950.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,335.70x = 10,996.86 × 2,950.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,335.70x = 32,442,606.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,442,606.47/7,335.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,422.56

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