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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,346.48, 11,014.92 and 2,665.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,346.48, 11,014.92 and 2,665.60 is: 3,996.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,346.48 : 11,014.92 = 2,665.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,346.48/11,014.92 = 2,665.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,346.48x = 11,014.92 × 2,665.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,346.48x = 29,361,343.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,361,343.21/7,346.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,996.66

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