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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,372.48, 11,059.54 and 2,693.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,372.48, 11,059.54 and 2,693.92 is: 4,041.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,372.48 : 11,059.54 = 2,693.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,372.48/11,059.54 = 2,693.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,372.48x = 11,059.54 × 2,693.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,372.48x = 29,793,516.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,793,516.00/7,372.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,041.18

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