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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,373.66, 11,059.68 and 2,629.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,373.66, 11,059.68 and 2,629.22 is: 3,943.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,373.66 : 11,059.68 = 2,629.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,373.66/11,059.68 = 2,629.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,373.66x = 11,059.68 × 2,629.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,373.66x = 29,078,331.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,078,331.85/7,373.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,943.54

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