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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,550.23, 11,329.79 and 2,874.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,550.23, 11,329.79 and 2,874.17 is: 4,312.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,550.23 : 11,329.79 = 2,874.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,550.23/11,329.79 = 2,874.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,550.23x = 11,329.79 × 2,874.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,550.23x = 32,563,742.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,563,742.52/7,550.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,312.95

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