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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,337.15, 11,006.40 and 2,953.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,337.15, 11,006.40 and 2,953.70 is: 4,430.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,337.15 : 11,006.40 = 2,953.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,337.15/11,006.40 = 2,953.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,337.15x = 11,006.40 × 2,953.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,337.15x = 32,509,603.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,509,603.68/7,337.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,430.82

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