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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,381.96, 11,070.53 and 2,450.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,381.96, 11,070.53 and 2,450.27 is: 3,674.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,381.96 : 11,070.53 = 2,450.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,381.96/11,070.53 = 2,450.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,381.96x = 11,070.53 × 2,450.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,381.96x = 27,125,775.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,125,775.29/7,381.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,674.61

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