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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,382.99, 11,074.49 and 2,762.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,382.99, 11,074.49 and 2,762.75 is: 4,144.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,382.99 : 11,074.49 = 2,762.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,382.99/11,074.49 = 2,762.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,382.99x = 11,074.49 × 2,762.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,382.99x = 30,596,047.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,596,047.25/7,382.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,144.13

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