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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,340.02, 11,012.08 and 2,956.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,340.02, 11,012.08 and 2,956.46 is: 4,435.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,340.02 : 11,012.08 = 2,956.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,340.02/11,012.08 = 2,956.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,340.02x = 11,012.08 × 2,956.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,340.02x = 32,556,774.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,556,774.04/7,340.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,435.52

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