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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,402.96, 11,099.40 and 2,782

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,402.96, 11,099.40 and 2,782 is: 4,171.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,402.96 : 11,099.40 = 2,782 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,402.96/11,099.40 = 2,782/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,402.96x = 11,099.40 × 2,782
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,402.96x = 30,878,530.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,878,530.80/7,402.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,171.11

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