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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,388.28, 11,082.42 and 3,004.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,388.28, 11,082.42 and 3,004.74 is: 4,507.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,388.28 : 11,082.42 = 3,004.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,388.28/11,082.42 = 3,004.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,388.28x = 11,082.42 × 3,004.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,388.28x = 33,299,790.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,299,790.67/7,388.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,507.11

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