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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,433.55, 11,150.06 and 1,887.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,433.55, 11,150.06 and 1,887.08 is: 2,830.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,433.55 : 11,150.06 = 1,887.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,433.55/11,150.06 = 1,887.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,433.55x = 11,150.06 × 1,887.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,433.55x = 21,040,990.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,040,990.04/7,433.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,830.54

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