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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,338.26, 11,009.28 and 2,960.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,338.26, 11,009.28 and 2,960.66 is: 4,441.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,338.26 : 11,009.28 = 2,960.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,338.26/11,009.28 = 2,960.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,338.26x = 11,009.28 × 2,960.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,338.26x = 32,594,734.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,594,734.92/7,338.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,441.75

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