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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,441.23, 11,161.89 and 2,510.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,441.23, 11,161.89 and 2,510.91 is: 3,766.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,441.23 : 11,161.89 = 2,510.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,441.23/11,161.89 = 2,510.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,441.23x = 11,161.89 × 2,510.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,441.23x = 28,026,501.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,026,501.22/7,441.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,766.38

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