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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,380.73, 11,069.47 and 2,999.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,380.73, 11,069.47 and 2,999.17 is: 4,498.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,380.73 : 11,069.47 = 2,999.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,380.73/11,069.47 = 2,999.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,380.73x = 11,069.47 × 2,999.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,380.73x = 33,199,222.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,199,222.34/7,380.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,498.09

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