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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,339.23, 11,002.09 and 2,658.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,339.23, 11,002.09 and 2,658.15 is: 3,984.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,339.23 : 11,002.09 = 2,658.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,339.23/11,002.09 = 2,658.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,339.23x = 11,002.09 × 2,658.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,339.23x = 29,245,205.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,245,205.53/7,339.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,984.78

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