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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,422.44, 11,134.22 and 2,492.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,422.44, 11,134.22 and 2,492.10 is: 3,738.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,422.44 : 11,134.22 = 2,492.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,422.44/11,134.22 = 2,492.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,422.44x = 11,134.22 × 2,492.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,422.44x = 27,747,577.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,747,577.20/7,422.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,738.34

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