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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,337.14, 11,005.60 and 2,954.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,337.14, 11,005.60 and 2,954.50 is: 4,431.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,337.14 : 11,005.60 = 2,954.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,337.14/11,005.60 = 2,954.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,337.14x = 11,005.60 × 2,954.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,337.14x = 32,516,045.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,516,045.20/7,337.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,431.71

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