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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,338.71, 11,005.24 and 2,657.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,338.71, 11,005.24 and 2,657.33 is: 3,984.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,338.71 : 11,005.24 = 2,657.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,338.71/11,005.24 = 2,657.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,338.71x = 11,005.24 × 2,657.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,338.71x = 29,244,554.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,244,554.41/7,338.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,984.97

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