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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,352.78, 11,033.72 and 2,970.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,352.78, 11,033.72 and 2,970.27 is: 4,457.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,352.78 : 11,033.72 = 2,970.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,352.78/11,033.72 = 2,970.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,352.78x = 11,033.72 × 2,970.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,352.78x = 32,773,123.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,773,123.79/7,352.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,457.25

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