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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,354.37, 11,033.61 and 2,974.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,354.37, 11,033.61 and 2,974.90 is: 4,463.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,354.37 : 11,033.61 = 2,974.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,354.37/11,033.61 = 2,974.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,354.37x = 11,033.61 × 2,974.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,354.37x = 32,823,886.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,823,886.39/7,354.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,463.18

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