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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,375.71, 11,068.20 and 2,993.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,375.71, 11,068.20 and 2,993.19 is: 4,491.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,375.71 : 11,068.20 = 2,993.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,375.71/11,068.20 = 2,993.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,375.71x = 11,068.20 × 2,993.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,375.71x = 33,129,225.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,129,225.56/7,375.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,491.67

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