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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,336.40, 11,007.84 and 2,962.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,336.40, 11,007.84 and 2,962.40 is: 4,444.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,336.40 : 11,007.84 = 2,962.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,336.40/11,007.84 = 2,962.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,336.40x = 11,007.84 × 2,962.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,336.40x = 32,609,625.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,609,625.22/7,336.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,444.91

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