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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,441.34, 11,162.04 and 2,511

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,441.34, 11,162.04 and 2,511 is: 3,766.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,441.34 : 11,162.04 = 2,511 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,441.34/11,162.04 = 2,511/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,441.34x = 11,162.04 × 2,511
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,441.34x = 28,027,882.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,027,882.44/7,441.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,766.51

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