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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,366.64, 11,046.44 and 2,980.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,366.64, 11,046.44 and 2,980.40 is: 4,469.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,366.64 : 11,046.44 = 2,980.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,366.64/11,046.44 = 2,980.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,366.64x = 11,046.44 × 2,980.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,366.64x = 32,922,809.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,922,809.78/7,366.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,469.18

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