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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,442.25, 11,155.51 and 2,695.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,442.25, 11,155.51 and 2,695.24 is: 4,040.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,442.25 : 11,155.51 = 2,695.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,442.25/11,155.51 = 2,695.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,442.25x = 11,155.51 × 2,695.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,442.25x = 30,066,778.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,066,778.93/7,442.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,040.01

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