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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,337.67, 11,008.57 and 2,892.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,337.67, 11,008.57 and 2,892.59 is: 4,339.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,337.67 : 11,008.57 = 2,892.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,337.67/11,008.57 = 2,892.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,337.67x = 11,008.57 × 2,892.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,337.67x = 31,843,224.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,843,224.45/7,337.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,339.69

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