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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,339.02, 11,008.89 and 2,955.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,339.02, 11,008.89 and 2,955.89 is: 4,433.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,339.02 : 11,008.89 = 2,955.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,339.02/11,008.89 = 2,955.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,339.02x = 11,008.89 × 2,955.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,339.02x = 32,541,012.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,541,012.82/7,339.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,433.97

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