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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,374.36, 11,062.56 and 2,693.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,374.36, 11,062.56 and 2,693.76 is: 4,041.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,374.36 : 11,062.56 = 2,693.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,374.36/11,062.56 = 2,693.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,374.36x = 11,062.56 × 2,693.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,374.36x = 29,799,881.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,799,881.63/7,374.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,041.01

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