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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,417.17, 11,125.49 and 2,486.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,417.17, 11,125.49 and 2,486.70 is: 3,729.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,417.17 : 11,125.49 = 2,486.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,417.17/11,125.49 = 2,486.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,417.17x = 11,125.49 × 2,486.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,417.17x = 27,665,743.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,665,743.55/7,417.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,729.96

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