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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,373.07, 11,059.50 and 2,989.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,373.07, 11,059.50 and 2,989.47 is: 4,484.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,373.07 : 11,059.50 = 2,989.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,373.07/11,059.50 = 2,989.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,373.07x = 11,059.50 × 2,989.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,373.07x = 33,062,043.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,062,043.47/7,373.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,484.16

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