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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,416.34, 11,126.30 and 2,486.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,416.34, 11,126.30 and 2,486.02 is: 3,729.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,416.34 : 11,126.30 = 2,486.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,416.34/11,126.30 = 2,486.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,416.34x = 11,126.30 × 2,486.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,416.34x = 27,660,204.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,660,204.33/7,416.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,729.63

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