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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,430.46, 11,145.93 and 2,751.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,430.46, 11,145.93 and 2,751.65 is: 4,127.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,430.46 : 11,145.93 = 2,751.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,430.46/11,145.93 = 2,751.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,430.46x = 11,145.93 × 2,751.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,430.46x = 30,669,632.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,669,632.24/7,430.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,127.56

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