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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,338.19, 11,007.81 and 2,955.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,338.19, 11,007.81 and 2,955.67 is: 4,433.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,338.19 : 11,007.81 = 2,955.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,338.19/11,007.81 = 2,955.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,338.19x = 11,007.81 × 2,955.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,338.19x = 32,535,453.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,535,453.78/7,338.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,433.72

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