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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,441.52, 11,162.73 and 2,376.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,441.52, 11,162.73 and 2,376.79 is: 3,565.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,441.52 : 11,162.73 = 2,376.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,441.52/11,162.73 = 2,376.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,441.52x = 11,162.73 × 2,376.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,441.52x = 26,531,437.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,531,437.13/7,441.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,565.33

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