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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,369.58, 11,046.21 and 2,985.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,369.58, 11,046.21 and 2,985.74 is: 4,475.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,369.58 : 11,046.21 = 2,985.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,369.58/11,046.21 = 2,985.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,369.58x = 11,046.21 × 2,985.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,369.58x = 32,981,111.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,981,111.05/7,369.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,475.30

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