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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,451.03, 11,177.97 and 2,521.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,451.03, 11,177.97 and 2,521.46 is: 3,782.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,451.03 : 11,177.97 = 2,521.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,451.03/11,177.97 = 2,521.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,451.03x = 11,177.97 × 2,521.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,451.03x = 28,184,748.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,184,748.35/7,451.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,782.67

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