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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,442.17, 11,155.46 and 2,510.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,442.17, 11,155.46 and 2,510.11 is: 3,762.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,442.17 : 11,155.46 = 2,510.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,442.17/11,155.46 = 2,510.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,442.17x = 11,155.46 × 2,510.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,442.17x = 28,001,431.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,001,431.70/7,442.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,762.54

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