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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,473.58, 11,211.18 and 2,795.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,473.58, 11,211.18 and 2,795.82 is: 4,194.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,473.58 : 11,211.18 = 2,795.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,473.58/11,211.18 = 2,795.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,473.58x = 11,211.18 × 2,795.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,473.58x = 31,344,441.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,344,441.27/7,473.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,194.03

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