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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,491.84, 11,237.64 and 2,874.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,491.84, 11,237.64 and 2,874.84 is: 4,312.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,491.84 : 11,237.64 = 2,874.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,491.84/11,237.64 = 2,874.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,491.84x = 11,237.64 × 2,874.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,491.84x = 32,306,416.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,306,416.98/7,491.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,312.21

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