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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,424.43, 11,137.56 and 2,426.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,424.43, 11,137.56 and 2,426.70 is: 3,640.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,424.43 : 11,137.56 = 2,426.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,424.43/11,137.56 = 2,426.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,424.43x = 11,137.56 × 2,426.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,424.43x = 27,027,516.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,027,516.85/7,424.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,640.35

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