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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,374.05, 11,063.50 and 2,695.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,374.05, 11,063.50 and 2,695.49 is: 4,044.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,374.05 : 11,063.50 = 2,695.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,374.05/11,063.50 = 2,695.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,374.05x = 11,063.50 × 2,695.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,374.05x = 29,821,553.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,821,553.62/7,374.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,044.12

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