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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,409.44, 11,114.28 and 2,479.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,409.44, 11,114.28 and 2,479.09 is: 3,718.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,409.44 : 11,114.28 = 2,479.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,409.44/11,114.28 = 2,479.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,409.44x = 11,114.28 × 2,479.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,409.44x = 27,553,300.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,553,300.41/7,409.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,718.68

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