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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,336.60, 11,003.99 and 2,950.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,336.60, 11,003.99 and 2,950.75 is: 4,425.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,336.60 : 11,003.99 = 2,950.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,336.60/11,003.99 = 2,950.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,336.60x = 11,003.99 × 2,950.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,336.60x = 32,470,022.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,470,022.49/7,336.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,425.76

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