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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,343.76, 11,011.86 and 2,960.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,343.76, 11,011.86 and 2,960.04 is: 4,438.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,343.76 : 11,011.86 = 2,960.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,343.76/11,011.86 = 2,960.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,343.76x = 11,011.86 × 2,960.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,343.76x = 32,595,546.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,595,546.07/7,343.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,438.54

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