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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,433.96, 11,149.73 and 2,752.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,433.96, 11,149.73 and 2,752.87 is: 4,128.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,433.96 : 11,149.73 = 2,752.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,433.96/11,149.73 = 2,752.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,433.96x = 11,149.73 × 2,752.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,433.96x = 30,693,767.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,693,767.72/7,433.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,128.86

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