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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,433.76, 11,150.36 and 2,503.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,433.76, 11,150.36 and 2,503.28 is: 3,754.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,433.76 : 11,150.36 = 2,503.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,433.76/11,150.36 = 2,503.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,433.76x = 11,150.36 × 2,503.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,433.76x = 27,912,473.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,912,473.18/7,433.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,754.83

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