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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,344.08, 11,016.96 and 2,666.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,344.08, 11,016.96 and 2,666.28 is: 3,999.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,344.08 : 11,016.96 = 2,666.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,344.08/11,016.96 = 2,666.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,344.08x = 11,016.96 × 2,666.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,344.08x = 29,374,300.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,374,300.11/7,344.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,999.73

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