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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,370.65, 11,060.53 and 2,988.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,370.65, 11,060.53 and 2,988.15 is: 4,484.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,370.65 : 11,060.53 = 2,988.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,370.65/11,060.53 = 2,988.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,370.65x = 11,060.53 × 2,988.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,370.65x = 33,050,522.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,050,522.72/7,370.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,484.07

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