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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,363.14, 11,044.68 and 2,979.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,363.14, 11,044.68 and 2,979.42 is: 4,469.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,363.14 : 11,044.68 = 2,979.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,363.14/11,044.68 = 2,979.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,363.14x = 11,044.68 × 2,979.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,363.14x = 32,906,740.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,906,740.49/7,363.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,469.12

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