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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,342.26, 11,009.61 and 2,958.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,342.26, 11,009.61 and 2,958.54 is: 4,436.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,342.26 : 11,009.61 = 2,958.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,342.26/11,009.61 = 2,958.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,342.26x = 11,009.61 × 2,958.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,342.26x = 32,572,371.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,572,371.57/7,342.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,436.29

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