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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,591.52, 11,388.36 and 2,974.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,591.52, 11,388.36 and 2,974.16 is: 4,461.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,591.52 : 11,388.36 = 2,974.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,591.52/11,388.36 = 2,974.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,591.52x = 11,388.36 × 2,974.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,591.52x = 33,870,804.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,870,804.78/7,591.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,461.66

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