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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,449.82, 11,174.72 and 1,903.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,449.82, 11,174.72 and 1,903.16 is: 2,854.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,449.82 : 11,174.72 = 1,903.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,449.82/11,174.72 = 1,903.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,449.82x = 11,174.72 × 1,903.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,449.82x = 21,267,280.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,267,280.12/7,449.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,854.74

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