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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,338.22, 11,008.47 and 2,657.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,338.22, 11,008.47 and 2,657.73 is: 3,987.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,338.22 : 11,008.47 = 2,657.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,338.22/11,008.47 = 2,657.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,338.22x = 11,008.47 × 2,657.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,338.22x = 29,257,540.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,257,540.97/7,338.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,987.01

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