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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,355.02, 11,033.88 and 2,971.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,355.02, 11,033.88 and 2,971.30 is: 4,457.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,355.02 : 11,033.88 = 2,971.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,355.02/11,033.88 = 2,971.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,355.02x = 11,033.88 × 2,971.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,355.02x = 32,784,967.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,784,967.64/7,355.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,457.50

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