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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,367.04, 11,055.23 and 2,686.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,367.04, 11,055.23 and 2,686.59 is: 4,031.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,367.04 : 11,055.23 = 2,686.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,367.04/11,055.23 = 2,686.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,367.04x = 11,055.23 × 2,686.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,367.04x = 29,700,870.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,700,870.37/7,367.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,031.59

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