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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,382.44, 11,072.75 and 2,995.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,382.44, 11,072.75 and 2,995.68 is: 4,493.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,382.44 : 11,072.75 = 2,995.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,382.44/11,072.75 = 2,995.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,382.44x = 11,072.75 × 2,995.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,382.44x = 33,170,459.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,170,459.12/7,382.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,493.16

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