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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,369.34, 11,057.05 and 2,985.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,369.34, 11,057.05 and 2,985.68 is: 4,479.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,369.34 : 11,057.05 = 2,985.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,369.34/11,057.05 = 2,985.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,369.34x = 11,057.05 × 2,985.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,369.34x = 33,012,813.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,012,813.04/7,369.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,479.75

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