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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,340.06, 11,009.96 and 2,957.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,340.06, 11,009.96 and 2,957.42 is: 4,436.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,340.06 : 11,009.96 = 2,957.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,340.06/11,009.96 = 2,957.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,340.06x = 11,009.96 × 2,957.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,340.06x = 32,561,061.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,561,061.12/7,340.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,436.08

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