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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,380.64, 11,068.22 and 2,996.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,380.64, 11,068.22 and 2,996.62 is: 4,493.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,380.64 : 11,068.22 = 2,996.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,380.64/11,068.22 = 2,996.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,380.64x = 11,068.22 × 2,996.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,380.64x = 33,167,179.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,167,179.09/7,380.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,493.81

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