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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,392.02, 11,078.46 and 3,004.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,392.02, 11,078.46 and 3,004.38 is: 4,502.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,392.02 : 11,078.46 = 3,004.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,392.02/11,078.46 = 3,004.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,392.02x = 11,078.46 × 3,004.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,392.02x = 33,283,903.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,283,903.65/7,392.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,502.68

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