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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,336.26, 11,004.60 and 2,656.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,336.26, 11,004.60 and 2,656.70 is: 3,985.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,336.26 : 11,004.60 = 2,656.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,336.26/11,004.60 = 2,656.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,336.26x = 11,004.60 × 2,656.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,336.26x = 29,235,920.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,235,920.82/7,336.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,985.13

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