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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,396.41, 11,095.29 and 2,952.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,396.41, 11,095.29 and 2,952.99 is: 4,429.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,396.41 : 11,095.29 = 2,952.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,396.41/11,095.29 = 2,952.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,396.41x = 11,095.29 × 2,952.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,396.41x = 32,764,280.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,764,280.42/7,396.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,429.75

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