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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,435.68, 11,152.44 and 2,503.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,435.68, 11,152.44 and 2,503.68 is: 3,755.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,435.68 : 11,152.44 = 2,503.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,435.68/11,152.44 = 2,503.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,435.68x = 11,152.44 × 2,503.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,435.68x = 27,922,140.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,922,140.98/7,435.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,755.16

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