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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,374.67, 11,059.07 and 2,693.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,374.67, 11,059.07 and 2,693.61 is: 4,039.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,374.67 : 11,059.07 = 2,693.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,374.67/11,059.07 = 2,693.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,374.67x = 11,059.07 × 2,693.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,374.67x = 29,788,808.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,788,808.07/7,374.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,039.34

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