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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,344.26, 11,012.61 and 2,960.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,344.26, 11,012.61 and 2,960.54 is: 4,439.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,344.26 : 11,012.61 = 2,960.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,344.26/11,012.61 = 2,960.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,344.26x = 11,012.61 × 2,960.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,344.26x = 32,603,272.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,603,272.41/7,344.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,439.29

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