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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,423.08, 11,135.64 and 2,494.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,423.08, 11,135.64 and 2,494.12 is: 3,741.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,423.08 : 11,135.64 = 2,494.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,423.08/11,135.64 = 2,494.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,423.08x = 11,135.64 × 2,494.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,423.08x = 27,773,637.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,773,637.81/7,423.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,741.53

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