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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,373.36, 11,059.66 and 2,756

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,373.36, 11,059.66 and 2,756 is: 4,133.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,373.36 : 11,059.66 = 2,756 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,373.36/11,059.66 = 2,756/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,373.36x = 11,059.66 × 2,756
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,373.36x = 30,480,422.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,480,422.96/7,373.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,133.86

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