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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,371.64, 11,051.24 and 2,992.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,371.64, 11,051.24 and 2,992.17 is: 4,485.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,371.64 : 11,051.24 = 2,992.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,371.64/11,051.24 = 2,992.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,371.64x = 11,051.24 × 2,992.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,371.64x = 33,067,173.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,067,173.83/7,371.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,485.73

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