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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,438.55, 11,150.66 and 2,757.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,438.55, 11,150.66 and 2,757.29 is: 4,133.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,438.55 : 11,150.66 = 2,757.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,438.55/11,150.66 = 2,757.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,438.55x = 11,150.66 × 2,757.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,438.55x = 30,745,533.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,745,533.77/7,438.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,133.27

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