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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,416.51, 11,125.74 and 2,739.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,416.51, 11,125.74 and 2,739.81 is: 4,110.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,416.51 : 11,125.74 = 2,739.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,416.51/11,125.74 = 2,739.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,416.51x = 11,125.74 × 2,739.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,416.51x = 30,482,413.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,482,413.71/7,416.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,110.08

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