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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,441.93, 11,164.55 and 2,511.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,441.93, 11,164.55 and 2,511.46 is: 3,767.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,441.93 : 11,164.55 = 2,511.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,441.93/11,164.55 = 2,511.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,441.93x = 11,164.55 × 2,511.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,441.93x = 28,039,320.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,039,320.74/7,441.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,767.75

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