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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,438.02, 11,149.14 and 2,691

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,438.02, 11,149.14 and 2,691 is: 4,033.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,438.02 : 11,149.14 = 2,691 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,438.02/11,149.14 = 2,691/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,438.02x = 11,149.14 × 2,691
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,438.02x = 30,002,335.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,002,335.74/7,438.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,033.65

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