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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,370.87, 11,062.08 and 2,991.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,370.87, 11,062.08 and 2,991.42 is: 4,489.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,370.87 : 11,062.08 = 2,991.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,370.87/11,062.08 = 2,991.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,370.87x = 11,062.08 × 2,991.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,370.87x = 33,091,327.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,091,327.35/7,370.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,489.48

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