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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,381.02, 11,073.41 and 2,450.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,381.02, 11,073.41 and 2,450.69 is: 3,676.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,381.02 : 11,073.41 = 2,450.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,381.02/11,073.41 = 2,450.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,381.02x = 11,073.41 × 2,450.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,381.02x = 27,137,478.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,137,478.25/7,381.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,676.66

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