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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,418.39, 11,127.24 and 2,487.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,418.39, 11,127.24 and 2,487.65 is: 3,731.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,418.39 : 11,127.24 = 2,487.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,418.39/11,127.24 = 2,487.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,418.39x = 11,127.24 × 2,487.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,418.39x = 27,680,622.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,680,622.95/7,418.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,731.35

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