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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,412.63, 11,118.96 and 2,481.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,412.63, 11,118.96 and 2,481.17 is: 3,721.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,412.63 : 11,118.96 = 2,481.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,412.63/11,118.96 = 2,481.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,412.63x = 11,118.96 × 2,481.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,412.63x = 27,587,974.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,587,974.39/7,412.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,721.76

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