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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,380.08, 11,071.20 and 2,762

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,380.08, 11,071.20 and 2,762 is: 4,143.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,380.08 : 11,071.20 = 2,762 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,380.08/11,071.20 = 2,762/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,380.08x = 11,071.20 × 2,762
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,380.08x = 30,578,654.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,578,654.40/7,380.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,143.40

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