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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,389.61, 11,085.42 and 2,708.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,389.61, 11,085.42 and 2,708.52 is: 4,063.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,389.61 : 11,085.42 = 2,708.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,389.61/11,085.42 = 2,708.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,389.61x = 11,085.42 × 2,708.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,389.61x = 30,025,081.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,025,081.78/7,389.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,063.15

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