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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,342.94, 11,014.92 and 2,960.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,342.94, 11,014.92 and 2,960.44 is: 4,440.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,342.94 : 11,014.92 = 2,960.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,342.94/11,014.92 = 2,960.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,342.94x = 11,014.92 × 2,960.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,342.94x = 32,608,982.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,608,982.23/7,342.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,440.86

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