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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,442.73, 11,164.14 and 2,512.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,442.73, 11,164.14 and 2,512.41 is: 3,768.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,442.73 : 11,164.14 = 2,512.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,442.73/11,164.14 = 2,512.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,442.73x = 11,164.14 × 2,512.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,442.73x = 28,048,896.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,048,896.98/7,442.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,768.63

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