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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,337.69, 11,002.43 and 2,950.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,337.69, 11,002.43 and 2,950.02 is: 4,423.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,337.69 : 11,002.43 = 2,950.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,337.69/11,002.43 = 2,950.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,337.69x = 11,002.43 × 2,950.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,337.69x = 32,457,395.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,457,395.92/7,337.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,423.38

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