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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,432.34, 11,148.74 and 2,753.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,432.34, 11,148.74 and 2,753.52 is: 4,130.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,432.34 : 11,148.74 = 2,753.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,432.34/11,148.74 = 2,753.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,432.34x = 11,148.74 × 2,753.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,432.34x = 30,698,285.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,698,285.45/7,432.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,130.37

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