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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,382.42, 11,075.30 and 2,702.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,382.42, 11,075.30 and 2,702.41 is: 4,054.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,382.42 : 11,075.30 = 2,702.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,382.42/11,075.30 = 2,702.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,382.42x = 11,075.30 × 2,702.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,382.42x = 29,929,970.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,929,970.41/7,382.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,054.22

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