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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,380.99, 11,071.89 and 2,450.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,380.99, 11,071.89 and 2,450.66 is: 3,676.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,380.99 : 11,071.89 = 2,450.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,380.99/11,071.89 = 2,450.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,380.99x = 11,071.89 × 2,450.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,380.99x = 27,133,382.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,133,382.59/7,380.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,676.12

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