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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,373.84, 11,062.58 and 2,992.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,373.84, 11,062.58 and 2,992.55 is: 4,489.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,373.84 : 11,062.58 = 2,992.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,373.84/11,062.58 = 2,992.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,373.84x = 11,062.58 × 2,992.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,373.84x = 33,105,253.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,105,253.50/7,373.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,489.56

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