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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,427.88, 11,142.36 and 2,497.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,427.88, 11,142.36 and 2,497.50 is: 3,746.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,427.88 : 11,142.36 = 2,497.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,427.88/11,142.36 = 2,497.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,427.88x = 11,142.36 × 2,497.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,427.88x = 27,828,044.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,828,044.10/7,427.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,746.43

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