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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,369.40, 11,048.70 and 2,984.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,369.40, 11,048.70 and 2,984.60 is: 4,474.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,369.40 : 11,048.70 = 2,984.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,369.40/11,048.70 = 2,984.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,369.40x = 11,048.70 × 2,984.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,369.40x = 32,975,950.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,975,950.02/7,369.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,474.71

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