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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,387.59, 11,081.54 and 2,457.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,387.59, 11,081.54 and 2,457.27 is: 3,685.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,387.59 : 11,081.54 = 2,457.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,387.59/11,081.54 = 2,457.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,387.59x = 11,081.54 × 2,457.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,387.59x = 27,230,323.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,230,323.51/7,387.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,685.95

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