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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,374.92, 11,063.25 and 2,993.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,374.92, 11,063.25 and 2,993.63 is: 4,490.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,374.92 : 11,063.25 = 2,993.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,374.92/11,063.25 = 2,993.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,374.92x = 11,063.25 × 2,993.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,374.92x = 33,119,221.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,119,221.78/7,374.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,490.79

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