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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,356.21, 11,034.31 and 2,973.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,356.21, 11,034.31 and 2,973.67 is: 4,460.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,356.21 : 11,034.31 = 2,973.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,356.21/11,034.31 = 2,973.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,356.21x = 11,034.31 × 2,973.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,356.21x = 32,812,396.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,812,396.62/7,356.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,460.50

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