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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,356.72, 11,031.62 and 2,673.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,356.72, 11,031.62 and 2,673.44 is: 4,008.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,356.72 : 11,031.62 = 2,673.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,356.72/11,031.62 = 2,673.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,356.72x = 11,031.62 × 2,673.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,356.72x = 29,492,333.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,492,333.23/7,356.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,008.90

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