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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,359.92, 11,047.74 and 2,980.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,359.92, 11,047.74 and 2,980.24 is: 4,473.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,359.92 : 11,047.74 = 2,980.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,359.92/11,047.74 = 2,980.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,359.92x = 11,047.74 × 2,980.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,359.92x = 32,924,916.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,924,916.66/7,359.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,473.54

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