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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,338.27, 11,007.77 and 2,955.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,338.27, 11,007.77 and 2,955.14 is: 4,432.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,338.27 : 11,007.77 = 2,955.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,338.27/11,007.77 = 2,955.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,338.27x = 11,007.77 × 2,955.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,338.27x = 32,529,431.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,529,431.62/7,338.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,432.85

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