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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,424.97, 11,137.46 and 2,494.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,424.97, 11,137.46 and 2,494.62 is: 3,741.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,424.97 : 11,137.46 = 2,494.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,424.97/11,137.46 = 2,494.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,424.97x = 11,137.46 × 2,494.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,424.97x = 27,783,717.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,783,717.99/7,424.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,741.93

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