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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,388.56, 11,082.84 and 3,005

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,388.56, 11,082.84 and 3,005 is: 4,507.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,388.56 : 11,082.84 = 3,005 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,388.56/11,082.84 = 3,005/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,388.56x = 11,082.84 × 3,005
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,388.56x = 33,303,934.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,303,934.20/7,388.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,507.50

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