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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,441.61, 11,155.32 and 2,508.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,441.61, 11,155.32 and 2,508.71 is: 3,760.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,441.61 : 11,155.32 = 2,508.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,441.61/11,155.32 = 2,508.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,441.61x = 11,155.32 × 2,508.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,441.61x = 27,985,462.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,985,462.84/7,441.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,760.67

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