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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,391.68, 11,083.38 and 3,004

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,391.68, 11,083.38 and 3,004 is: 4,504.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,391.68 : 11,083.38 = 3,004 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,391.68/11,083.38 = 3,004/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,391.68x = 11,083.38 × 3,004
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,391.68x = 33,294,473.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,294,473.52/7,391.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,504.32

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