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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,340.02, 11,015.50 and 2,957.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,340.02, 11,015.50 and 2,957.52 is: 4,438.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,340.02 : 11,015.50 = 2,957.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,340.02/11,015.50 = 2,957.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,340.02x = 11,015.50 × 2,957.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,340.02x = 32,578,561.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,578,561.56/7,340.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,438.48

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