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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,389.26, 11,087.49 and 3,009.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,389.26, 11,087.49 and 3,009.74 is: 4,516.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,389.26 : 11,087.49 = 3,009.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,389.26/11,087.49 = 3,009.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,389.26x = 11,087.49 × 3,009.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,389.26x = 33,370,462.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,370,462.15/7,389.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,516.08

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