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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,425.15, 11,134.17 and 2,493.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,425.15, 11,134.17 and 2,493.42 is: 3,738.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,425.15 : 11,134.17 = 2,493.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,425.15/11,134.17 = 2,493.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,425.15x = 11,134.17 × 2,493.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,425.15x = 27,762,162.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,762,162.16/7,425.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,738.94

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