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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,372.65, 11,063.52 and 2,990.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,372.65, 11,063.52 and 2,990.16 is: 4,487.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,372.65 : 11,063.52 = 2,990.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,372.65/11,063.52 = 2,990.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,372.65x = 11,063.52 × 2,990.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,372.65x = 33,081,694.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,081,694.96/7,372.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,487.08

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