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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,414.52, 11,117.46 and 2,795

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,414.52, 11,117.46 and 2,795 is: 4,190.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,414.52 : 11,117.46 = 2,795 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,414.52/11,117.46 = 2,795/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,414.52x = 11,117.46 × 2,795
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,414.52x = 31,073,300.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,073,300.70/7,414.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,190.87

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