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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,635.74, 11,449.97 and 2,957.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,635.74, 11,449.97 and 2,957.93 is: 4,435.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,635.74 : 11,449.97 = 2,957.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,635.74/11,449.97 = 2,957.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,635.74x = 11,449.97 × 2,957.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,635.74x = 33,868,191.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,868,191.75/7,635.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,435.49

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