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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,363.98, 11,046.78 and 2,685.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,363.98, 11,046.78 and 2,685.42 is: 4,028.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,363.98 : 11,046.78 = 2,685.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,363.98/11,046.78 = 2,685.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,363.98x = 11,046.78 × 2,685.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,363.98x = 29,665,243.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,665,243.95/7,363.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,028.43

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