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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,091.41, 10,637.14 and 2,874.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,091.41, 10,637.14 and 2,874.74 is: 4,312.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,091.41 : 10,637.14 = 2,874.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,091.41/10,637.14 = 2,874.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,091.41x = 10,637.14 × 2,874.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,091.41x = 30,579,011.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,579,011.84/7,091.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,312.12

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