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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,385.70, 11,070.18 and 2,997.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,385.70, 11,070.18 and 2,997.66 is: 4,493.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,385.70 : 11,070.18 = 2,997.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,385.70/11,070.18 = 2,997.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,385.70x = 11,070.18 × 2,997.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,385.70x = 33,184,635.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,184,635.78/7,385.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,493.09

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