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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,336.95, 11,013.63 and 2,957.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,336.95, 11,013.63 and 2,957.49 is: 4,439.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,336.95 : 11,013.63 = 2,957.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,336.95/11,013.63 = 2,957.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,336.95x = 11,013.63 × 2,957.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,336.95x = 32,572,700.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,572,700.59/7,336.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,439.54

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