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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,550.35, 11,329.98 and 2,874.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,550.35, 11,329.98 and 2,874.30 is: 4,313.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,550.35 : 11,329.98 = 2,874.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,550.35/11,329.98 = 2,874.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,550.35x = 11,329.98 × 2,874.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,550.35x = 32,565,708.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,565,708.25/7,550.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,313.14

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