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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,475.98, 11,196.93 and 3,583.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,475.98, 11,196.93 and 3,583.14 is: 5,366.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,475.98 : 11,196.93 = 3,583.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,475.98/11,196.93 = 3,583.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,475.98x = 11,196.93 × 3,583.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,475.98x = 40,120,167.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,120,167.76/7,475.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,366.54

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