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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,337.26, 11,007.78 and 2,959.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,337.26, 11,007.78 and 2,959.66 is: 4,440.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,337.26 : 11,007.78 = 2,959.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,337.26/11,007.78 = 2,959.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,337.26x = 11,007.78 × 2,959.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,337.26x = 32,579,286.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,579,286.15/7,337.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,440.25

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