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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,346.63, 11,016.53 and 2,666.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,346.63, 11,016.53 and 2,666.04 is: 3,997.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,346.63 : 11,016.53 = 2,666.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,346.63/11,016.53 = 2,666.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,346.63x = 11,016.53 × 2,666.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,346.63x = 29,370,496.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,370,496.31/7,346.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,997.82

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