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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,364.79, 11,040.64 and 2,683.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,364.79, 11,040.64 and 2,683.92 is: 4,023.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,364.79 : 11,040.64 = 2,683.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,364.79/11,040.64 = 2,683.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,364.79x = 11,040.64 × 2,683.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,364.79x = 29,632,239.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,632,239.27/7,364.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,023.50

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