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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,434.81, 11,153.34 and 2,503.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,434.81, 11,153.34 and 2,503.26 is: 3,755.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,434.81 : 11,153.34 = 2,503.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,434.81/11,153.34 = 2,503.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,434.81x = 11,153.34 × 2,503.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,434.81x = 27,919,709.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,919,709.89/7,434.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,755.27

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