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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,357.16, 11,032.28 and 2,673.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,357.16, 11,032.28 and 2,673.87 is: 4,009.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,357.16 : 11,032.28 = 2,673.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,357.16/11,032.28 = 2,673.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,357.16x = 11,032.28 × 2,673.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,357.16x = 29,498,882.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,498,882.52/7,357.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,009.55

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