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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,337.50, 11,006.65 and 2,954.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,337.50, 11,006.65 and 2,954.39 is: 4,431.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,337.50 : 11,006.65 = 2,954.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,337.50/11,006.65 = 2,954.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,337.50x = 11,006.65 × 2,954.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,337.50x = 32,517,885.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,517,885.35/7,337.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,431.74

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