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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,373.16, 11,056.26 and 2,689.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,373.16, 11,056.26 and 2,689.86 is: 4,033.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,373.16 : 11,056.26 = 2,689.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,373.16/11,056.26 = 2,689.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,373.16x = 11,056.26 × 2,689.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,373.16x = 29,739,791.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,739,791.52/7,373.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,033.52

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