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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,427.58, 11,146.98 and 2,750.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,427.58, 11,146.98 and 2,750.43 is: 4,127.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,427.58 : 11,146.98 = 2,750.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,427.58/11,146.98 = 2,750.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,427.58x = 11,146.98 × 2,750.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,427.58x = 30,659,040.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,659,040.32/7,427.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,127.73

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