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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,424.65, 11,137.52 and 2,494.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,424.65, 11,137.52 and 2,494.25 is: 3,741.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,424.65 : 11,137.52 = 2,494.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,424.65/11,137.52 = 2,494.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,424.65x = 11,137.52 × 2,494.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,424.65x = 27,779,746.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,779,746.79/7,424.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,741.56

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