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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,424.68, 11,137.26 and 2,494.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,424.68, 11,137.26 and 2,494.36 is: 3,741.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,424.68 : 11,137.26 = 2,494.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,424.68/11,137.26 = 2,494.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,424.68x = 11,137.26 × 2,494.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,424.68x = 27,780,335.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,780,335.85/7,424.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,741.62

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