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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,349.73, 11,023.57 and 2,966.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,349.73, 11,023.57 and 2,966.17 is: 4,448.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,349.73 : 11,023.57 = 2,966.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,349.73/11,023.57 = 2,966.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,349.73x = 11,023.57 × 2,966.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,349.73x = 32,697,712.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,697,712.68/7,349.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,448.83

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