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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,427.44, 11,141.32 and 2,497.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,427.44, 11,141.32 and 2,497.24 is: 3,745.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,427.44 : 11,141.32 = 2,497.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,427.44/11,141.32 = 2,497.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,427.44x = 11,141.32 × 2,497.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,427.44x = 27,822,549.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,822,549.96/7,427.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,745.91

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