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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,336.58, 11,005.07 and 2,953.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,336.58, 11,005.07 and 2,953.67 is: 4,430.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,336.58 : 11,005.07 = 2,953.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,336.58/11,005.07 = 2,953.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,336.58x = 11,005.07 × 2,953.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,336.58x = 32,505,275.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,505,275.31/7,336.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,430.58

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