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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,431.38, 11,148.66 and 2,501.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,431.38, 11,148.66 and 2,501.06 is: 3,752.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,431.38 : 11,148.66 = 2,501.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,431.38/11,148.66 = 2,501.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,431.38x = 11,148.66 × 2,501.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,431.38x = 27,883,467.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,883,467.58/7,431.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,752.13

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