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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,381.78, 11,074.54 and 2,451.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,381.78, 11,074.54 and 2,451.44 is: 3,677.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,381.78 : 11,074.54 = 2,451.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,381.78/11,074.54 = 2,451.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,381.78x = 11,074.54 × 2,451.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,381.78x = 27,148,591.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,148,591.90/7,381.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,677.79

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