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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,425.56, 11,136.40 and 2,746.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,425.56, 11,136.40 and 2,746.91 is: 4,119.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,425.56 : 11,136.40 = 2,746.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,425.56/11,136.40 = 2,746.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,425.56x = 11,136.40 × 2,746.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,425.56x = 30,590,709.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,590,709.50/7,425.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,119.65

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