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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,346.56, 11,016.98 and 2,665.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,346.56, 11,016.98 and 2,665.17 is: 3,996.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,346.56 : 11,016.98 = 2,665.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,346.56/11,016.98 = 2,665.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,346.56x = 11,016.98 × 2,665.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,346.56x = 29,362,056.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,362,056.18/7,346.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,996.71

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