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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,368.87, 11,049.82 and 2,685.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,368.87, 11,049.82 and 2,685.56 is: 4,027.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,368.87 : 11,049.82 = 2,685.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,368.87/11,049.82 = 2,685.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,368.87x = 11,049.82 × 2,685.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,368.87x = 29,674,892.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,674,892.64/7,368.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,027.06

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