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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,348.80, 11,019.72 and 2,847.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,348.80, 11,019.72 and 2,847.97 is: 4,270.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,348.80 : 11,019.72 = 2,847.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,348.80/11,019.72 = 2,847.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,348.80x = 11,019.72 × 2,847.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,348.80x = 31,383,783.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,383,783.99/7,348.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,270.60

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