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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,432.78, 11,150.81 and 2,502.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,432.78, 11,150.81 and 2,502.25 is: 3,753.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,432.78 : 11,150.81 = 2,502.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,432.78/11,150.81 = 2,502.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,432.78x = 11,150.81 × 2,502.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,432.78x = 27,902,101.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,902,101.81/7,432.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,753.93

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