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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,383.94, 11,078.86 and 3,001.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,383.94, 11,078.86 and 3,001.74 is: 4,503.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,383.94 : 11,078.86 = 3,001.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,383.94/11,078.86 = 3,001.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,383.94x = 11,078.86 × 3,001.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,383.94x = 33,255,857.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,255,857.22/7,383.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,503.81

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