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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,426.95, 11,140.58 and 2,744.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,426.95, 11,140.58 and 2,744.55 is: 4,116.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,426.95 : 11,140.58 = 2,744.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,426.95/11,140.58 = 2,744.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,426.95x = 11,140.58 × 2,744.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,426.95x = 30,575,865.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,575,865.12/7,426.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,116.88

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