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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,425.16, 11,136.54 and 2,493.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,425.16, 11,136.54 and 2,493.64 is: 3,740.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,425.16 : 11,136.54 = 2,493.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,425.16/11,136.54 = 2,493.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,425.16x = 11,136.54 × 2,493.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,425.16x = 27,770,521.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,770,521.61/7,425.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,740.06

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