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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,370.51, 11,049.54 and 2,991.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,370.51, 11,049.54 and 2,991.05 is: 4,484.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,370.51 : 11,049.54 = 2,991.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,370.51/11,049.54 = 2,991.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,370.51x = 11,049.54 × 2,991.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,370.51x = 33,049,671.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,049,671.37/7,370.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,484.04

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