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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,362.62, 11,046.86 and 2,682.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,362.62, 11,046.86 and 2,682.94 is: 4,025.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,362.62 : 11,046.86 = 2,682.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,362.62/11,046.86 = 2,682.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,362.62x = 11,046.86 × 2,682.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,362.62x = 29,638,083.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,638,083.48/7,362.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,025.48

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