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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,376.44, 11,061.32 and 2,695.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,376.44, 11,061.32 and 2,695.66 is: 4,042.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,376.44 : 11,061.32 = 2,695.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,376.44/11,061.32 = 2,695.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,376.44x = 11,061.32 × 2,695.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,376.44x = 29,817,557.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,817,557.87/7,376.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,042.27

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