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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,333.38, 11,001.15 and 2,653.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,333.38, 11,001.15 and 2,653.74 is: 3,981.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,333.38 : 11,001.15 = 2,653.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,333.38/11,001.15 = 2,653.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,333.38x = 11,001.15 × 2,653.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,333.38x = 29,194,191.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,194,191.80/7,333.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,981.00

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