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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,338.28, 11,012.88 and 2,955.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,338.28, 11,012.88 and 2,955.78 is: 4,435.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,338.28 : 11,012.88 = 2,955.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,338.28/11,012.88 = 2,955.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,338.28x = 11,012.88 × 2,955.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,338.28x = 32,551,650.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,551,650.45/7,338.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,435.87

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