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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,416.52, 11,126.16 and 2,351.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,416.52, 11,126.16 and 2,351.99 is: 3,528.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,416.52 : 11,126.16 = 2,351.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,416.52/11,126.16 = 2,351.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,416.52x = 11,126.16 × 2,351.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,416.52x = 26,168,644.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,168,644.87/7,416.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,528.43

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