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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,336.02, 10,995.36 and 2,653.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,336.02, 10,995.36 and 2,653.58 is: 3,977.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,336.02 : 10,995.36 = 2,653.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,336.02/10,995.36 = 2,653.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,336.02x = 10,995.36 × 2,653.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,336.02x = 29,177,067.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,177,067.39/7,336.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,977.23

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