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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,366.98, 11,049.38 and 2,685.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,366.98, 11,049.38 and 2,685.89 is: 4,028.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,366.98 : 11,049.38 = 2,685.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,366.98/11,049.38 = 2,685.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,366.98x = 11,049.38 × 2,685.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,366.98x = 29,677,425.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,677,425.87/7,366.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,028.44

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