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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,371.66, 11,062.14 and 2,989.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,371.66, 11,062.14 and 2,989.14 is: 4,485.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,371.66 : 11,062.14 = 2,989.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,371.66/11,062.14 = 2,989.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,371.66x = 11,062.14 × 2,989.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,371.66x = 33,066,285.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,066,285.16/7,371.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,485.60

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