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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,442.46, 11,160.36 and 2,510.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,442.46, 11,160.36 and 2,510.82 is: 3,765.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,442.46 : 11,160.36 = 2,510.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,442.46/11,160.36 = 2,510.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,442.46x = 11,160.36 × 2,510.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,442.46x = 28,021,655.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,021,655.10/7,442.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,765.11

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