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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,344.77, 11,017.13 and 2,962.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,344.77, 11,017.13 and 2,962.17 is: 4,443.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,344.77 : 11,017.13 = 2,962.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,344.77/11,017.13 = 2,962.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,344.77x = 11,017.13 × 2,962.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,344.77x = 32,634,597.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,634,597.16/7,344.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,443.25

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