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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,336.94, 11,005.86 and 2,954.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,336.94, 11,005.86 and 2,954.40 is: 4,431.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,336.94 : 11,005.86 = 2,954.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,336.94/11,005.86 = 2,954.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,336.94x = 11,005.86 × 2,954.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,336.94x = 32,515,712.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,515,712.78/7,336.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,431.78

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