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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,427.51, 11,142.17 and 2,746.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,427.51, 11,142.17 and 2,746.72 is: 4,120.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,427.51 : 11,142.17 = 2,746.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,427.51/11,142.17 = 2,746.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,427.51x = 11,142.17 × 2,746.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,427.51x = 30,604,421.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,604,421.18/7,427.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,120.41

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