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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,473.13, 11,206.45 and 2,541.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,473.13, 11,206.45 and 2,541.45 is: 3,811.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,473.13 : 11,206.45 = 2,541.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,473.13/11,206.45 = 2,541.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,473.13x = 11,206.45 × 2,541.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,473.13x = 28,480,632.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,480,632.35/7,473.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,811.07

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