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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,373.28, 11,059.52 and 2,989.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,373.28, 11,059.52 and 2,989.56 is: 4,484.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,373.28 : 11,059.52 = 2,989.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,373.28/11,059.52 = 2,989.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,373.28x = 11,059.52 × 2,989.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,373.28x = 33,063,098.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,063,098.61/7,373.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,484.18

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