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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,414.56, 11,122.32 and 2,484.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,414.56, 11,122.32 and 2,484.24 is: 3,726.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,414.56 : 11,122.32 = 2,484.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,414.56/11,122.32 = 2,484.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,414.56x = 11,122.32 × 2,484.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,414.56x = 27,630,512.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,630,512.24/7,414.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,726.52

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