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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,425.42, 11,138.54 and 2,160.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,425.42, 11,138.54 and 2,160.42 is: 3,240.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,425.42 : 11,138.54 = 2,160.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,425.42/11,138.54 = 2,160.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,425.42x = 11,138.54 × 2,160.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,425.42x = 24,063,913.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,063,913.78/7,425.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,240.75

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