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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,359.07, 11,038.61 and 2,976.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,359.07, 11,038.61 and 2,976.57 is: 4,464.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,359.07 : 11,038.61 = 2,976.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,359.07/11,038.61 = 2,976.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,359.07x = 11,038.61 × 2,976.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,359.07x = 32,857,132.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,857,132.73/7,359.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,464.85

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