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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,354.34, 11,036.98 and 2,971.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,354.34, 11,036.98 and 2,971.83 is: 4,459.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,354.34 : 11,036.98 = 2,971.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,354.34/11,036.98 = 2,971.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,354.34x = 11,036.98 × 2,971.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,354.34x = 32,800,041.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,800,041.01/7,354.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,459.96

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