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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,369.14, 11,050.24 and 2,685.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,369.14, 11,050.24 and 2,685.86 is: 4,027.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,369.14 : 11,050.24 = 2,685.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,369.14/11,050.24 = 2,685.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,369.14x = 11,050.24 × 2,685.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,369.14x = 29,679,397.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,679,397.61/7,369.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,027.53

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