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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,375.22, 11,067.38 and 2,992.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,375.22, 11,067.38 and 2,992.72 is: 4,490.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,375.22 : 11,067.38 = 2,992.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,375.22/11,067.38 = 2,992.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,375.22x = 11,067.38 × 2,992.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,375.22x = 33,121,569.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,121,569.47/7,375.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,490.93

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