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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,433.88, 11,151.36 and 2,503.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,433.88, 11,151.36 and 2,503.52 is: 3,755.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,433.88 : 11,151.36 = 2,503.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,433.88/11,151.36 = 2,503.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,433.88x = 11,151.36 × 2,503.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,433.88x = 27,917,652.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,917,652.79/7,433.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,755.46

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