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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,382.34, 11,074.32 and 2,999.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,382.34, 11,074.32 and 2,999.84 is: 4,500.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,382.34 : 11,074.32 = 2,999.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,382.34/11,074.32 = 2,999.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,382.34x = 11,074.32 × 2,999.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,382.34x = 33,221,132.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,221,132.74/7,382.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,500.08

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