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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,355.58, 11,036.44 and 2,971.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,355.58, 11,036.44 and 2,971.92 is: 4,459.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,355.58 : 11,036.44 = 2,971.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,355.58/11,036.44 = 2,971.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,355.58x = 11,036.44 × 2,971.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,355.58x = 32,799,416.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,799,416.76/7,355.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,459.12

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