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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,341.35, 11,011.98 and 2,660.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,341.35, 11,011.98 and 2,660.27 is: 3,990.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,341.35 : 11,011.98 = 2,660.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,341.35/11,011.98 = 2,660.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,341.35x = 11,011.98 × 2,660.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,341.35x = 29,294,855.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,294,855.15/7,341.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,990.39

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