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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,382.76, 11,073.96 and 1,836.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,382.76, 11,073.96 and 1,836.11 is: 2,754.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,382.76 : 11,073.96 = 1,836.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,382.76/11,073.96 = 1,836.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,382.76x = 11,073.96 × 1,836.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,382.76x = 20,332,953.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,332,953.33/7,382.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,754.11

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