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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,416.48, 11,124.72 and 2,484.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,416.48, 11,124.72 and 2,484.72 is: 3,727.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,416.48 : 11,124.72 = 2,484.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,416.48/11,124.72 = 2,484.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,416.48x = 11,124.72 × 2,484.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,416.48x = 27,641,814.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,641,814.28/7,416.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,727.08

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