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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,382.66, 11,070.36 and 2,450.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,382.66, 11,070.36 and 2,450.66 is: 3,674.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,382.66 : 11,070.36 = 2,450.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,382.66/11,070.36 = 2,450.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,382.66x = 11,070.36 × 2,450.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,382.66x = 27,129,633.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,129,633.09/7,382.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,674.78

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