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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,382.31, 11,073.45 and 2,998.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,382.31, 11,073.45 and 2,998.74 is: 4,498.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,382.31 : 11,073.45 = 2,998.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,382.31/11,073.45 = 2,998.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,382.31x = 11,073.45 × 2,998.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,382.31x = 33,206,397.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,206,397.45/7,382.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,498.10

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