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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,364.16, 11,046.15 and 2,685.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,364.16, 11,046.15 and 2,685.15 is: 4,027.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,364.16 : 11,046.15 = 2,685.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,364.16/11,046.15 = 2,685.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,364.16x = 11,046.15 × 2,685.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,364.16x = 29,660,569.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,660,569.67/7,364.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,027.69

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