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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,365.98, 11,049.78 and 2,687.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,365.98, 11,049.78 and 2,687.42 is: 4,031.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,365.98 : 11,049.78 = 2,687.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,365.98/11,049.78 = 2,687.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,365.98x = 11,049.78 × 2,687.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,365.98x = 29,695,399.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,695,399.77/7,365.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,031.43

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