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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,381.90, 11,073.30 and 2,451.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,381.90, 11,073.30 and 2,451.97 is: 3,678.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,381.90 : 11,073.30 = 2,451.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,381.90/11,073.30 = 2,451.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,381.90x = 11,073.30 × 2,451.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,381.90x = 27,151,399.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,151,399.40/7,381.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,678.10

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