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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,431.77, 11,149.30 and 2,501.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,431.77, 11,149.30 and 2,501.25 is: 3,752.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,431.77 : 11,149.30 = 2,501.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,431.77/11,149.30 = 2,501.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,431.77x = 11,149.30 × 2,501.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,431.77x = 27,887,189.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,887,189.75/7,431.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,752.43

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