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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,370.16, 11,050.38 and 2,982.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,370.16, 11,050.38 and 2,982.48 is: 4,471.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,370.16 : 11,050.38 = 2,982.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,370.16/11,050.38 = 2,982.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,370.16x = 11,050.38 × 2,982.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,370.16x = 32,957,537.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,957,537.34/7,370.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,471.75

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