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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,380.63, 11,068.21 and 2,996.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,380.63, 11,068.21 and 2,996.61 is: 4,493.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,380.63 : 11,068.21 = 2,996.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,380.63/11,068.21 = 2,996.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,380.63x = 11,068.21 × 2,996.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,380.63x = 33,167,108.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,167,108.77/7,380.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,493.80

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