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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,674.40, 11,511.83 and 2,994.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,674.40, 11,511.83 and 2,994.22 is: 4,491.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,674.40 : 11,511.83 = 2,994.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,674.40/11,511.83 = 2,994.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,674.40x = 11,511.83 × 2,994.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,674.40x = 34,468,879.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,468,879.09/7,674.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,491.41

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