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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,337.78, 11,006.67 and 2,952.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,337.78, 11,006.67 and 2,952.17 is: 4,428.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,337.78 : 11,006.67 = 2,952.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,337.78/11,006.67 = 2,952.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,337.78x = 11,006.67 × 2,952.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,337.78x = 32,493,560.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,493,560.97/7,337.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,428.26

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