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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,437.41, 11,157.12 and 2,508.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,437.41, 11,157.12 and 2,508.45 is: 3,763.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,437.41 : 11,157.12 = 2,508.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,437.41/11,157.12 = 2,508.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,437.41x = 11,157.12 × 2,508.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,437.41x = 27,987,077.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,987,077.66/7,437.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,763.02

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