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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,366, 11,050.64 and 2,983.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,366, 11,050.64 and 2,983.72 is: 4,476.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,366 : 11,050.64 = 2,983.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,366/11,050.64 = 2,983.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,366x = 11,050.64 × 2,983.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,366x = 32,972,015.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,972,015.58/7,366
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,476.24

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