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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,337.42, 11,008.87 and 2,956.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,337.42, 11,008.87 and 2,956.12 is: 4,435.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,337.42 : 11,008.87 = 2,956.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,337.42/11,008.87 = 2,956.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,337.42x = 11,008.87 × 2,956.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,337.42x = 32,543,540.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,543,540.78/7,337.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,435.28

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