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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,338.58, 11,007.87 and 3,175.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,338.58, 11,007.87 and 3,175.18 is: 4,762.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,338.58 : 11,007.87 = 3,175.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,338.58/11,007.87 = 3,175.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,338.58x = 11,007.87 × 3,175.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,338.58x = 34,951,968.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,951,968.67/7,338.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,762.77

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