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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,473.31, 11,211.45 and 2,541.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,473.31, 11,211.45 and 2,541.63 is: 3,812.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,473.31 : 11,211.45 = 2,541.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,473.31/11,211.45 = 2,541.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,473.31x = 11,211.45 × 2,541.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,473.31x = 28,495,357.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,495,357.66/7,473.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,812.95

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