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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,488.74, 11,233.09 and 3,327.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,488.74, 11,233.09 and 3,327.78 is: 4,991.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,488.74 : 11,233.09 = 3,327.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,488.74/11,233.09 = 3,327.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,488.74x = 11,233.09 × 3,327.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,488.74x = 37,381,252.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,381,252.24/7,488.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,991.66

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