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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,433.73, 11,157.66 and 2,758.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,433.73, 11,157.66 and 2,758.23 is: 4,139.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,433.73 : 11,157.66 = 2,758.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,433.73/11,157.66 = 2,758.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,433.73x = 11,157.66 × 2,758.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,433.73x = 30,775,392.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,775,392.54/7,433.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,139.97

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