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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,440.52, 11,160.48 and 2,510.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,440.52, 11,160.48 and 2,510.05 is: 3,764.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,440.52 : 11,160.48 = 2,510.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,440.52/11,160.48 = 2,510.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,440.52x = 11,160.48 × 2,510.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,440.52x = 28,013,362.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,013,362.82/7,440.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,764.97

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