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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,336.88, 11,005.32 and 2,656.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,336.88, 11,005.32 and 2,656.77 is: 3,985.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,336.88 : 11,005.32 = 2,656.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,336.88/11,005.32 = 2,656.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,336.88x = 11,005.32 × 2,656.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,336.88x = 29,238,650.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,238,650.62/7,336.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,985.16

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