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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,330.37, 10,995.39 and 1,783.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,330.37, 10,995.39 and 1,783.74 is: 2,675.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,330.37 : 10,995.39 = 1,783.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,330.37/10,995.39 = 1,783.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,330.37x = 10,995.39 × 1,783.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,330.37x = 19,612,916.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,612,916.96/7,330.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,675.57

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