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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,338.60, 11,007.90 and 2,959.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,338.60, 11,007.90 and 2,959.20 is: 4,438.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,338.60 : 11,007.90 = 2,959.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,338.60/11,007.90 = 2,959.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,338.60x = 11,007.90 × 2,959.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,338.60x = 32,574,577.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,574,577.68/7,338.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,438.80

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