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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,348.99, 11,023.50 and 2,729.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,348.99, 11,023.50 and 2,729.47 is: 4,094.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,348.99 : 11,023.50 = 2,729.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,348.99/11,023.50 = 2,729.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,348.99x = 11,023.50 × 2,729.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,348.99x = 30,088,312.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,088,312.55/7,348.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,094.21

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