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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,338.48, 11,005.10 and 2,657.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,338.48, 11,005.10 and 2,657.27 is: 3,984.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,338.48 : 11,005.10 = 2,657.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,338.48/11,005.10 = 2,657.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,338.48x = 11,005.10 × 2,657.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,338.48x = 29,243,546.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,243,546.27/7,338.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,984.96

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