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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,374.96, 11,062.68 and 2,695.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,374.96, 11,062.68 and 2,695.92 is: 4,043.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,374.96 : 11,062.68 = 2,695.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,374.96/11,062.68 = 2,695.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,374.96x = 11,062.68 × 2,695.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,374.96x = 29,824,100.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,824,100.27/7,374.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,043.97

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