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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,366.55, 11,043.27 and 2,685.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,366.55, 11,043.27 and 2,685.68 is: 4,026.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,366.55 : 11,043.27 = 2,685.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,366.55/11,043.27 = 2,685.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,366.55x = 11,043.27 × 2,685.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,366.55x = 29,658,620.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,658,620.73/7,366.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,026.12

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