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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,416.65, 11,125.38 and 2,485.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,416.65, 11,125.38 and 2,485.85 is: 3,728.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,416.65 : 11,125.38 = 2,485.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,416.65/11,125.38 = 2,485.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,416.65x = 11,125.38 × 2,485.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,416.65x = 27,656,025.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,656,025.87/7,416.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,728.91

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