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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,406.87, 11,110.31 and 2,966.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,406.87, 11,110.31 and 2,966.56 is: 4,449.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,406.87 : 11,110.31 = 2,966.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,406.87/11,110.31 = 2,966.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,406.87x = 11,110.31 × 2,966.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,406.87x = 32,959,380.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,959,380.87/7,406.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,449.84

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