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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,337.34, 10,997.91 and 2,891.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,337.34, 10,997.91 and 2,891.70 is: 4,334.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,337.34 : 10,997.91 = 2,891.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,337.34/10,997.91 = 2,891.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,337.34x = 10,997.91 × 2,891.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,337.34x = 31,802,656.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,802,656.35/7,337.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,334.36

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