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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,341.68, 11,001.54 and 2,956.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,341.68, 11,001.54 and 2,956.74 is: 4,430.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,341.68 : 11,001.54 = 2,956.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,341.68/11,001.54 = 2,956.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,341.68x = 11,001.54 × 2,956.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,341.68x = 32,528,693.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,528,693.38/7,341.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,430.69

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