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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,450.98, 11,169.51 and 2,517.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,450.98, 11,169.51 and 2,517.17 is: 3,773.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,450.98 : 11,169.51 = 2,517.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,450.98/11,169.51 = 2,517.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,450.98x = 11,169.51 × 2,517.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,450.98x = 28,115,490.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,115,490.20/7,450.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,773.40

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