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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,423.02, 11,134.80 and 2,492.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,423.02, 11,134.80 and 2,492.82 is: 3,739.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,423.02 : 11,134.80 = 2,492.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,423.02/11,134.80 = 2,492.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,423.02x = 11,134.80 × 2,492.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,423.02x = 27,757,052.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,757,052.14/7,423.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,739.32

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