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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,340.97, 11,011.32 and 2,958.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,340.97, 11,011.32 and 2,958.33 is: 4,437.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,340.97 : 11,011.32 = 2,958.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,340.97/11,011.32 = 2,958.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,340.97x = 11,011.32 × 2,958.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,340.97x = 32,575,118.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,575,118.30/7,340.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,437.44

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