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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,430.76, 11,149.38 and 2,501.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,430.76, 11,149.38 and 2,501.10 is: 3,752.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,430.76 : 11,149.38 = 2,501.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,430.76/11,149.38 = 2,501.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,430.76x = 11,149.38 × 2,501.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,430.76x = 27,885,714.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,885,714.32/7,430.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,752.74

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