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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,411.24, 11,117.78 and 2,484.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,411.24, 11,117.78 and 2,484.42 is: 3,726.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,411.24 : 11,117.78 = 2,484.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,411.24/11,117.78 = 2,484.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,411.24x = 11,117.78 × 2,484.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,411.24x = 27,621,234.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,621,234.99/7,411.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,726.94

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