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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,337.22, 11,006.97 and 2,656.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,337.22, 11,006.97 and 2,656.73 is: 3,985.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,337.22 : 11,006.97 = 2,656.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,337.22/11,006.97 = 2,656.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,337.22x = 11,006.97 × 2,656.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,337.22x = 29,242,579.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,242,579.91/7,337.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,985.51

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