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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,427.54, 11,141.18 and 2,987.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,427.54, 11,141.18 and 2,987.16 is: 4,480.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,427.54 : 11,141.18 = 2,987.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,427.54/11,141.18 = 2,987.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,427.54x = 11,141.18 × 2,987.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,427.54x = 33,280,487.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,280,487.25/7,427.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,480.69

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