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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,388.77, 11,073.58 and 3,001.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,388.77, 11,073.58 and 3,001.13 is: 4,497.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,388.77 : 11,073.58 = 3,001.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,388.77/11,073.58 = 3,001.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,388.77x = 11,073.58 × 3,001.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,388.77x = 33,233,253.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,233,253.15/7,388.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,497.81

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