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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,449.68, 11,174.51 and 1,903.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,449.68, 11,174.51 and 1,903.03 is: 2,854.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,449.68 : 11,174.51 = 1,903.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,449.68/11,174.51 = 1,903.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,449.68x = 11,174.51 × 1,903.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,449.68x = 21,265,427.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,265,427.77/7,449.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,854.54

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