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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,382.62, 11,075.88 and 3,003.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,382.62, 11,075.88 and 3,003.10 is: 4,505.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,382.62 : 11,075.88 = 3,003.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,382.62/11,075.88 = 3,003.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,382.62x = 11,075.88 × 3,003.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,382.62x = 33,261,975.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,261,975.23/7,382.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,505.44

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