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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,555.46, 11,333.19 and 2,874.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,555.46, 11,333.19 and 2,874.39 is: 4,311.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,555.46 : 11,333.19 = 2,874.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,555.46/11,333.19 = 2,874.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,555.46x = 11,333.19 × 2,874.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,555.46x = 32,576,008.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,576,008.00/7,555.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,311.59

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