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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,382.29, 11,073.39 and 2,702.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,382.29, 11,073.39 and 2,702.63 is: 4,053.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,382.29 : 11,073.39 = 2,702.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,382.29/11,073.39 = 2,702.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,382.29x = 11,073.39 × 2,702.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,382.29x = 29,927,220.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,927,220.65/7,382.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,053.92

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