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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,442.76, 11,163.10 and 2,511.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,442.76, 11,163.10 and 2,511.75 is: 3,767.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,442.76 : 11,163.10 = 2,511.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,442.76/11,163.10 = 2,511.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,442.76x = 11,163.10 × 2,511.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,442.76x = 28,038,916.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,038,916.43/7,442.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,767.27

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