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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,389.74, 11,081.36 and 2,769.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,389.74, 11,081.36 and 2,769.50 is: 4,153.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,389.74 : 11,081.36 = 2,769.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,389.74/11,081.36 = 2,769.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,389.74x = 11,081.36 × 2,769.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,389.74x = 30,689,826.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,689,826.52/7,389.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,153.03

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