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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,385.31, 11,078.37 and 3,002.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,385.31, 11,078.37 and 3,002.22 is: 4,503.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,385.31 : 11,078.37 = 3,002.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,385.31/11,078.37 = 3,002.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,385.31x = 11,078.37 × 3,002.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,385.31x = 33,259,703.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,259,703.98/7,385.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,503.49

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