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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,433.67, 11,150.16 and 2,503.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,433.67, 11,150.16 and 2,503.51 is: 3,755.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,433.67 : 11,150.16 = 2,503.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,433.67/11,150.16 = 2,503.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,433.67x = 11,150.16 × 2,503.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,433.67x = 27,914,499.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,914,499.80/7,433.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,755.14

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