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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,373.08, 11,051.46 and 2,989.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,373.08, 11,051.46 and 2,989.24 is: 4,480.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,373.08 : 11,051.46 = 2,989.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,373.08/11,051.46 = 2,989.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,373.08x = 11,051.46 × 2,989.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,373.08x = 33,035,466.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,035,466.29/7,373.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,480.55

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