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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,357.65, 11,034.45 and 2,975.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,357.65, 11,034.45 and 2,975.55 is: 4,462.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,357.65 : 11,034.45 = 2,975.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,357.65/11,034.45 = 2,975.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,357.65x = 11,034.45 × 2,975.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,357.65x = 32,833,557.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,833,557.70/7,357.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,462.51

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