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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,368.36, 11,056.86 and 2,751.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,368.36, 11,056.86 and 2,751.72 is: 4,129.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,368.36 : 11,056.86 = 2,751.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,368.36/11,056.86 = 2,751.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,368.36x = 11,056.86 × 2,751.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,368.36x = 30,425,382.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,425,382.80/7,368.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,129.19

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