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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,375.28, 11,062.52 and 2,991.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,375.28, 11,062.52 and 2,991.56 is: 4,487.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,375.28 : 11,062.52 = 2,991.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,375.28/11,062.52 = 2,991.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,375.28x = 11,062.52 × 2,991.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,375.28x = 33,094,192.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,094,192.33/7,375.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,487.18

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