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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,426.81, 11,141.34 and 2,495.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,426.81, 11,141.34 and 2,495.26 is: 3,743.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,426.81 : 11,141.34 = 2,495.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,426.81/11,141.34 = 2,495.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,426.81x = 11,141.34 × 2,495.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,426.81x = 27,800,540.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,800,540.05/7,426.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,743.27

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