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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,338.17, 10,996.29 and 2,953.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,338.17, 10,996.29 and 2,953.23 is: 4,425.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,338.17 : 10,996.29 = 2,953.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,338.17/10,996.29 = 2,953.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,338.17x = 10,996.29 × 2,953.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,338.17x = 32,474,573.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,474,573.52/7,338.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,425.44

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