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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,674.14, 11,512.73 and 2,993.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,674.14, 11,512.73 and 2,993.96 is: 4,491.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,674.14 : 11,512.73 = 2,993.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,674.14/11,512.73 = 2,993.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,674.14x = 11,512.73 × 2,993.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,674.14x = 34,468,689.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,468,689.38/7,674.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,491.54

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