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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,368.84, 11,053.26 and 2,986.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,368.84, 11,053.26 and 2,986.38 is: 4,479.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,368.84 : 11,053.26 = 2,986.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,368.84/11,053.26 = 2,986.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,368.84x = 11,053.26 × 2,986.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,368.84x = 33,009,234.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,009,234.60/7,368.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,479.57

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