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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,344.28, 11,019.68 and 2,970.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,344.28, 11,019.68 and 2,970.28 is: 4,456.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,344.28 : 11,019.68 = 2,970.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,344.28/11,019.68 = 2,970.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,344.28x = 11,019.68 × 2,970.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,344.28x = 32,731,535.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,731,535.11/7,344.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,456.74

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