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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,370.60, 11,060.45 and 2,988.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,370.60, 11,060.45 and 2,988.09 is: 4,483.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,370.60 : 11,060.45 = 2,988.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,370.60/11,060.45 = 2,988.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,370.60x = 11,060.45 × 2,988.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,370.60x = 33,049,605.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,049,605.10/7,370.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,483.98

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