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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,451.40, 11,177.08 and 3,344.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,451.40, 11,177.08 and 3,344.52 is: 5,016.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,451.40 : 11,177.08 = 3,344.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,451.40/11,177.08 = 3,344.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,451.40x = 11,177.08 × 3,344.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,451.40x = 37,381,967.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,381,967.60/7,451.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,016.77

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