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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,374.83, 11,064.33 and 2,995.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,374.83, 11,064.33 and 2,995.43 is: 4,493.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,374.83 : 11,064.33 = 2,995.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,374.83/11,064.33 = 2,995.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,374.83x = 11,064.33 × 2,995.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,374.83x = 33,142,370.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,142,370.69/7,374.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,493.99

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