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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,375.87, 11,063.91 and 2,635.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,375.87, 11,063.91 and 2,635.78 is: 3,953.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,375.87 : 11,063.91 = 2,635.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,375.87/11,063.91 = 2,635.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,375.87x = 11,063.91 × 2,635.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,375.87x = 29,162,032.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,162,032.70/7,375.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,953.71

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