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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,441.42, 11,163.12 and 2,512.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,441.42, 11,163.12 and 2,512.45 is: 3,769.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,441.42 : 11,163.12 = 2,512.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,441.42/11,163.12 = 2,512.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,441.42x = 11,163.12 × 2,512.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,441.42x = 28,046,780.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,046,780.84/7,441.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,769.01

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