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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,372.59, 11,060.88 and 2,993.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,372.59, 11,060.88 and 2,993.10 is: 4,490.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,372.59 : 11,060.88 = 2,993.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,372.59/11,060.88 = 2,993.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,372.59x = 11,060.88 × 2,993.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,372.59x = 33,106,319.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,106,319.93/7,372.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,490.46

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