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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,379.67, 11,069.10 and 2,997.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,379.67, 11,069.10 and 2,997.57 is: 4,496.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,379.67 : 11,069.10 = 2,997.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,379.67/11,069.10 = 2,997.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,379.67x = 11,069.10 × 2,997.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,379.67x = 33,180,402.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,180,402.09/7,379.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,496.19

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