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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,385.98, 11,074.81 and 2,452.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,385.98, 11,074.81 and 2,452.97 is: 3,678.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,385.98 : 11,074.81 = 2,452.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,385.98/11,074.81 = 2,452.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,385.98x = 11,074.81 × 2,452.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,385.98x = 27,166,164.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,166,164.42/7,385.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,678.07

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