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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,375.14, 11,063.97 and 2,995.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,375.14, 11,063.97 and 2,995.65 is: 4,493.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,375.14 : 11,063.97 = 2,995.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,375.14/11,063.97 = 2,995.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,375.14x = 11,063.97 × 2,995.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,375.14x = 33,143,781.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,143,781.73/7,375.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,493.99

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