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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,491.36, 11,238.72 and 2,874.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,491.36, 11,238.72 and 2,874.24 is: 4,312.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,491.36 : 11,238.72 = 2,874.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,491.36/11,238.72 = 2,874.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,491.36x = 11,238.72 × 2,874.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,491.36x = 32,302,778.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,302,778.57/7,491.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,312.00

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