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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,333.64, 11,001.18 and 3,174.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,333.64, 11,001.18 and 3,174.92 is: 4,762.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,333.64 : 11,001.18 = 3,174.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,333.64/11,001.18 = 3,174.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,333.64x = 11,001.18 × 3,174.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,333.64x = 34,927,866.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,927,866.41/7,333.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,762.69

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