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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,341.84, 11,014.92 and 2,957.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,341.84, 11,014.92 and 2,957.04 is: 4,436.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,341.84 : 11,014.92 = 2,957.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,341.84/11,014.92 = 2,957.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,341.84x = 11,014.92 × 2,957.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,341.84x = 32,571,559.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,571,559.04/7,341.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,436.43

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