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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,421.45, 11,132.78 and 2,491.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,421.45, 11,132.78 and 2,491.25 is: 3,737.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,421.45 : 11,132.78 = 2,491.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,421.45/11,132.78 = 2,491.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,421.45x = 11,132.78 × 2,491.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,421.45x = 27,734,470.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,734,470.05/7,421.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,737.07

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