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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,339.59, 11,006.28 and 2,955.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,339.59, 11,006.28 and 2,955.87 is: 4,432.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,339.59 : 11,006.28 = 2,955.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,339.59/11,006.28 = 2,955.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,339.59x = 11,006.28 × 2,955.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,339.59x = 32,533,132.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,533,132.86/7,339.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,432.55

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