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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,427.74, 11,141.40 and 2,497.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,427.74, 11,141.40 and 2,497.66 is: 3,746.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,427.74 : 11,141.40 = 2,497.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,427.74/11,141.40 = 2,497.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,427.74x = 11,141.40 × 2,497.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,427.74x = 27,827,429.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,827,429.12/7,427.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,746.42

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