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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,366.71, 11,047.56 and 2,685.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,366.71, 11,047.56 and 2,685.62 is: 4,027.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,366.71 : 11,047.56 = 2,685.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,366.71/11,047.56 = 2,685.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,366.71x = 11,047.56 × 2,685.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,366.71x = 29,669,524.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,669,524.21/7,366.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,027.51

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