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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,341.17, 11,011.59 and 2,958.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,341.17, 11,011.59 and 2,958.53 is: 4,437.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,341.17 : 11,011.59 = 2,958.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,341.17/11,011.59 = 2,958.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,341.17x = 11,011.59 × 2,958.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,341.17x = 32,578,064.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,578,064.30/7,341.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,437.72

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