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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,409, 11,113.66 and 1,937

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,409, 11,113.66 and 1,937 is: 2,905.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,409 : 11,113.66 = 1,937 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,409/11,113.66 = 1,937/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,409x = 11,113.66 × 1,937
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,409x = 21,527,159.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,527,159.42/7,409
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,905.54

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