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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,343.59, 11,017.55 and 2,958.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,343.59, 11,017.55 and 2,958.79 is: 4,439.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,343.59 : 11,017.55 = 2,958.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,343.59/11,017.55 = 2,958.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,343.59x = 11,017.55 × 2,958.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,343.59x = 32,598,616.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,598,616.76/7,343.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,439.06

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