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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,382.16, 11,074.04 and 2,998.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,382.16, 11,074.04 and 2,998.96 is: 4,498.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,382.16 : 11,074.04 = 2,998.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,382.16/11,074.04 = 2,998.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,382.16x = 11,074.04 × 2,998.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,382.16x = 33,210,603.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,210,603.00/7,382.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,498.76

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