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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,344.20, 11,016.12 and 2,961.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,344.20, 11,016.12 and 2,961.56 is: 4,442.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,344.20 : 11,016.12 = 2,961.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,344.20/11,016.12 = 2,961.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,344.20x = 11,016.12 × 2,961.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,344.20x = 32,624,900.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,624,900.35/7,344.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,442.27

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