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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,555.93, 11,326.30 and 2,874.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,555.93, 11,326.30 and 2,874.74 is: 4,309.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,555.93 : 11,326.30 = 2,874.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,555.93/11,326.30 = 2,874.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,555.93x = 11,326.30 × 2,874.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,555.93x = 32,560,103.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,560,103.84/7,555.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,309.21

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