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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,366.88, 11,058.96 and 2,987.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,366.88, 11,058.96 and 2,987.48 is: 4,484.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,366.88 : 11,058.96 = 2,987.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,366.88/11,058.96 = 2,987.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,366.88x = 11,058.96 × 2,987.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,366.88x = 33,038,421.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,038,421.82/7,366.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,484.72

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