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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,423.56, 11,136.15 and 2,493.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,423.56, 11,136.15 and 2,493.54 is: 3,740.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,423.56 : 11,136.15 = 2,493.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,423.56/11,136.15 = 2,493.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,423.56x = 11,136.15 × 2,493.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,423.56x = 27,768,435.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,768,435.47/7,423.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,740.58

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