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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,423.67, 11,134.31 and 2,493.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,423.67, 11,134.31 and 2,493.33 is: 3,739.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,423.67 : 11,134.31 = 2,493.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,423.67/11,134.31 = 2,493.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,423.67x = 11,134.31 × 2,493.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,423.67x = 27,761,496.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,761,496.69/7,423.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,739.59

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