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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,362.06, 11,053.98 and 2,988.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,362.06, 11,053.98 and 2,988.06 is: 4,486.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,362.06 : 11,053.98 = 2,988.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,362.06/11,053.98 = 2,988.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,362.06x = 11,053.98 × 2,988.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,362.06x = 33,029,955.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,029,955.48/7,362.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,486.51

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