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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,426.98, 11,132.78 and 2,494.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,426.98, 11,132.78 and 2,494.96 is: 3,739.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,426.98 : 11,132.78 = 2,494.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,426.98/11,132.78 = 2,494.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,426.98x = 11,132.78 × 2,494.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,426.98x = 27,775,800.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,775,800.48/7,426.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,739.85

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