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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,382.41, 11,069.46 and 2,450.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,382.41, 11,069.46 and 2,450.72 is: 3,674.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,382.41 : 11,069.46 = 2,450.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,382.41/11,069.46 = 2,450.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,382.41x = 11,069.46 × 2,450.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,382.41x = 27,128,174.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,128,174.68/7,382.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,674.71

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