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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,425.03, 11,140.20 and 2,494.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,425.03, 11,140.20 and 2,494.67 is: 3,742.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,425.03 : 11,140.20 = 2,494.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,425.03/11,140.20 = 2,494.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,425.03x = 11,140.20 × 2,494.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,425.03x = 27,791,067.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,791,067.03/7,425.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,742.89

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