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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,338.97, 11,010.27 and 2,956.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,338.97, 11,010.27 and 2,956.45 is: 4,435.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,338.97 : 11,010.27 = 2,956.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,338.97/11,010.27 = 2,956.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,338.97x = 11,010.27 × 2,956.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,338.97x = 32,551,312.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,551,312.74/7,338.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,435.41

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