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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,342.08, 11,013.96 and 2,664.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,342.08, 11,013.96 and 2,664.28 is: 3,996.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,342.08 : 11,013.96 = 2,664.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,342.08/11,013.96 = 2,664.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,342.08x = 11,013.96 × 2,664.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,342.08x = 29,344,273.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,344,273.35/7,342.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,996.72

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