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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,441.64, 11,162.40 and 2,511.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,441.64, 11,162.40 and 2,511.24 is: 3,766.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,441.64 : 11,162.40 = 2,511.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,441.64/11,162.40 = 2,511.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,441.64x = 11,162.40 × 2,511.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,441.64x = 28,031,465.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,031,465.38/7,441.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,766.84

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