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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,338.30, 11,012.46 and 2,956.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,338.30, 11,012.46 and 2,956.10 is: 4,436.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,338.30 : 11,012.46 = 2,956.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,338.30/11,012.46 = 2,956.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,338.30x = 11,012.46 × 2,956.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,338.30x = 32,553,866.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,553,866.86/7,338.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,436.16

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