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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,514.91, 11,274.95 and 3,357.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,514.91, 11,274.95 and 3,357.79 is: 5,037.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,514.91 : 11,274.95 = 3,357.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,514.91/11,274.95 = 3,357.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,514.91x = 11,274.95 × 3,357.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,514.91x = 37,858,894.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,858,894.57/7,514.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,037.84

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