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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,421.84, 11,138.40 and 2,746.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,421.84, 11,138.40 and 2,746.27 is: 4,121.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,421.84 : 11,138.40 = 2,746.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,421.84/11,138.40 = 2,746.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,421.84x = 11,138.40 × 2,746.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,421.84x = 30,589,053.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,589,053.77/7,421.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,121.49

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