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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,373.23, 11,050.12 and 2,988.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,373.23, 11,050.12 and 2,988.29 is: 4,478.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,373.23 : 11,050.12 = 2,988.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,373.23/11,050.12 = 2,988.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,373.23x = 11,050.12 × 2,988.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,373.23x = 33,020,994.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,020,994.46/7,373.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,478.50

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