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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,423.56, 11,136.12 and 2,806.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,423.56, 11,136.12 and 2,806.56 is: 4,210.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,423.56 : 11,136.12 = 2,806.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,423.56/11,136.12 = 2,806.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,423.56x = 11,136.12 × 2,806.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,423.56x = 31,254,188.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,254,188.95/7,423.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,210.13

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