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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,426.98, 11,141.73 and 2,747.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,426.98, 11,141.73 and 2,747.01 is: 4,120.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,426.98 : 11,141.73 = 2,747.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,426.98/11,141.73 = 2,747.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,426.98x = 11,141.73 × 2,747.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,426.98x = 30,606,443.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,606,443.73/7,426.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,120.98

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