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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,385.56, 11,079.54 and 2,454.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,385.56, 11,079.54 and 2,454.68 is: 3,682.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,385.56 : 11,079.54 = 2,454.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,385.56/11,079.54 = 2,454.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,385.56x = 11,079.54 × 2,454.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,385.56x = 27,196,725.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,196,725.25/7,385.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,682.42

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