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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,423.93, 11,135.50 and 2,493.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,423.93, 11,135.50 and 2,493.67 is: 3,740.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,423.93 : 11,135.50 = 2,493.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,423.93/11,135.50 = 2,493.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,423.93x = 11,135.50 × 2,493.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,423.93x = 27,768,262.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,768,262.29/7,423.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,740.37

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