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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,368.76, 11,055.84 and 2,986.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,368.76, 11,055.84 and 2,986.66 is: 4,481.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,368.76 : 11,055.84 = 2,986.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,368.76/11,055.84 = 2,986.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,368.76x = 11,055.84 × 2,986.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,368.76x = 33,020,035.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,020,035.09/7,368.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,481.08

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