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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,340.22, 11,010.84 and 2,595.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,340.22, 11,010.84 and 2,595.85 is: 3,893.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,340.22 : 11,010.84 = 2,595.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,340.22/11,010.84 = 2,595.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,340.22x = 11,010.84 × 2,595.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,340.22x = 28,582,451.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,582,451.75/7,340.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,893.95

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