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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,404.21, 11,110.69 and 2,727.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,404.21, 11,110.69 and 2,727.51 is: 4,092.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,404.21 : 11,110.69 = 2,727.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,404.21/11,110.69 = 2,727.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,404.21x = 11,110.69 × 2,727.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,404.21x = 30,304,518.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,304,518.08/7,404.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,092.88

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