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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,373.57, 11,057.36 and 2,692.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,373.57, 11,057.36 and 2,692.49 is: 4,037.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,373.57 : 11,057.36 = 2,692.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,373.57/11,057.36 = 2,692.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,373.57x = 11,057.36 × 2,692.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,373.57x = 29,771,762.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,771,762.48/7,373.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,037.63

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