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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,348.96, 11,023.39 and 2,966.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,348.96, 11,023.39 and 2,966.37 is: 4,449.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,348.96 : 11,023.39 = 2,966.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,348.96/11,023.39 = 2,966.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,348.96x = 11,023.39 × 2,966.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,348.96x = 32,699,453.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,699,453.39/7,348.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,449.53

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