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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,366.43, 11,052.38 and 2,986.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,366.43, 11,052.38 and 2,986.96 is: 4,481.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,366.43 : 11,052.38 = 2,986.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,366.43/11,052.38 = 2,986.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,366.43x = 11,052.38 × 2,986.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,366.43x = 33,013,016.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,013,016.96/7,366.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,481.55

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