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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,436.76, 11,156.74 and 2,819.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,436.76, 11,156.74 and 2,819.76 is: 4,230.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,436.76 : 11,156.74 = 2,819.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,436.76/11,156.74 = 2,819.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,436.76x = 11,156.74 × 2,819.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,436.76x = 31,459,329.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,459,329.18/7,436.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,230.25

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