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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,371.45, 11,050.53 and 2,688.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,371.45, 11,050.53 and 2,688.17 is: 4,029.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,371.45 : 11,050.53 = 2,688.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,371.45/11,050.53 = 2,688.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,371.45x = 11,050.53 × 2,688.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,371.45x = 29,705,717.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,705,717.04/7,371.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,029.83

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