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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,423.65, 11,136.01 and 2,493.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,423.65, 11,136.01 and 2,493.24 is: 3,740.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,423.65 : 11,136.01 = 2,493.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,423.65/11,136.01 = 2,493.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,423.65x = 11,136.01 × 2,493.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,423.65x = 27,764,745.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,764,745.57/7,423.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,740.04

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