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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,349, 11,023.56 and 2,732

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,349, 11,023.56 and 2,732 is: 4,098.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,349 : 11,023.56 = 2,732 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,349/11,023.56 = 2,732/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,349x = 11,023.56 × 2,732
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,349x = 30,116,365.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,116,365.92/7,349
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,098.02

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