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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,348.51, 11,017.96 and 2,667.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,348.51, 11,017.96 and 2,667.63 is: 3,999.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,348.51 : 11,017.96 = 2,667.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,348.51/11,017.96 = 2,667.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,348.51x = 11,017.96 × 2,667.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,348.51x = 29,391,840.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,391,840.63/7,348.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,999.70

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