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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,376.60, 11,071.20 and 2,997.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,376.60, 11,071.20 and 2,997.20 is: 4,498.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,376.60 : 11,071.20 = 2,997.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,376.60/11,071.20 = 2,997.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,376.60x = 11,071.20 × 2,997.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,376.60x = 33,182,600.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,182,600.64/7,376.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,498.36

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