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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,336.78, 11,005.17 and 2,951.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,336.78, 11,005.17 and 2,951.17 is: 4,426.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,336.78 : 11,005.17 = 2,951.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,336.78/11,005.17 = 2,951.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,336.78x = 11,005.17 × 2,951.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,336.78x = 32,478,127.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,478,127.55/7,336.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,426.76

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