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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,414.34, 11,119.89 and 2,484.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,414.34, 11,119.89 and 2,484.68 is: 3,726.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,414.34 : 11,119.89 = 2,484.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,414.34/11,119.89 = 2,484.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,414.34x = 11,119.89 × 2,484.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,414.34x = 27,629,368.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,629,368.29/7,414.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,726.48

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