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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,414.38, 11,122.11 and 2,484

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,414.38, 11,122.11 and 2,484 is: 3,726.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,414.38 : 11,122.11 = 2,484 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,414.38/11,122.11 = 2,484/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,414.38x = 11,122.11 × 2,484
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,414.38x = 27,627,321.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,627,321.24/7,414.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,726.18

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