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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,340.27, 11,010.77 and 2,957.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,340.27, 11,010.77 and 2,957.14 is: 4,435.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,340.27 : 11,010.77 = 2,957.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,340.27/11,010.77 = 2,957.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,340.27x = 11,010.77 × 2,957.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,340.27x = 32,560,388.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,560,388.40/7,340.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,435.86

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