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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,383.32, 11,071.38 and 2,451.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,383.32, 11,071.38 and 2,451.26 is: 3,675.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,383.32 : 11,071.38 = 2,451.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,383.32/11,071.38 = 2,451.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,383.32x = 11,071.38 × 2,451.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,383.32x = 27,138,830.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,138,830.94/7,383.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,675.69

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