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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,455.33, 11,185.74 and 3,073.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,455.33, 11,185.74 and 3,073.17 is: 4,610.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,455.33 : 11,185.74 = 3,073.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,455.33/11,185.74 = 3,073.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,455.33x = 11,185.74 × 3,073.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,455.33x = 34,375,680.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,375,680.60/7,455.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,610.89

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