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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,387.33, 11,078.83 and 2,455.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,387.33, 11,078.83 and 2,455.65 is: 3,682.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,387.33 : 11,078.83 = 2,455.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,387.33/11,078.83 = 2,455.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,387.33x = 11,078.83 × 2,455.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,387.33x = 27,205,728.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,205,728.89/7,387.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,682.76

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