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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,337.97, 11,006.82 and 2,955.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,337.97, 11,006.82 and 2,955.32 is: 4,432.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,337.97 : 11,006.82 = 2,955.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,337.97/11,006.82 = 2,955.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,337.97x = 11,006.82 × 2,955.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,337.97x = 32,528,661.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,528,661.52/7,337.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,432.92

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