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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,342.22, 11,013.84 and 2,597.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,342.22, 11,013.84 and 2,597.85 is: 3,896.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,342.22 : 11,013.84 = 2,597.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,342.22/11,013.84 = 2,597.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,342.22x = 11,013.84 × 2,597.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,342.22x = 28,612,304.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,612,304.24/7,342.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,896.96

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