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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,416.77, 11,124.14 and 2,486.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,416.77, 11,124.14 and 2,486.30 is: 3,729.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,416.77 : 11,124.14 = 2,486.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,416.77/11,124.14 = 2,486.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,416.77x = 11,124.14 × 2,486.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,416.77x = 27,657,881.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,657,881.23/7,416.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,729.10

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