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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,441.76, 11,161.60 and 2,510.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,441.76, 11,161.60 and 2,510.75 is: 3,765.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,441.76 : 11,161.60 = 2,510.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,441.76/11,161.60 = 2,510.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,441.76x = 11,161.60 × 2,510.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,441.76x = 28,023,987.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,023,987.20/7,441.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,765.77

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