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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,413.08, 11,117.81 and 2,481.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,413.08, 11,117.81 and 2,481.44 is: 3,721.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,413.08 : 11,117.81 = 2,481.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,413.08/11,117.81 = 2,481.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,413.08x = 11,117.81 × 2,481.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,413.08x = 27,588,129.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,588,129.06/7,413.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,721.55

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