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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,425.49, 11,138.61 and 1,878.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,425.49, 11,138.61 and 1,878.88 is: 2,818.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,425.49 : 11,138.61 = 1,878.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,425.49/11,138.61 = 1,878.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,425.49x = 11,138.61 × 1,878.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,425.49x = 20,928,111.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,928,111.56/7,425.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,818.41

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