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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,493.51, 11,240.26 and 2,021.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,493.51, 11,240.26 and 2,021.51 is: 3,032.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,493.51 : 11,240.26 = 2,021.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,493.51/11,240.26 = 2,021.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,493.51x = 11,240.26 × 2,021.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,493.51x = 22,722,287.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,722,287.89/7,493.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,032.26

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