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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,364.64, 11,049.12 and 2,748

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,364.64, 11,049.12 and 2,748 is: 4,122.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,364.64 : 11,049.12 = 2,748 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,364.64/11,049.12 = 2,748/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,364.64x = 11,049.12 × 2,748
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,364.64x = 30,362,981.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,362,981.76/7,364.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,122.81

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