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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,436.52, 11,151.72 and 2,756.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,436.52, 11,151.72 and 2,756.79 is: 4,134.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,436.52 : 11,151.72 = 2,756.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,436.52/11,151.72 = 2,756.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,436.52x = 11,151.72 × 2,756.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,436.52x = 30,742,950.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,742,950.18/7,436.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,134.05

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