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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,377.28, 11,065.52 and 2,993.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,377.28, 11,065.52 and 2,993.56 is: 4,490.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,377.28 : 11,065.52 = 2,993.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,377.28/11,065.52 = 2,993.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,377.28x = 11,065.52 × 2,993.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,377.28x = 33,125,298.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,125,298.05/7,377.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,490.18

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