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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,427.97, 11,134.28 and 2,495.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,427.97, 11,134.28 and 2,495.95 is: 3,741.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,427.97 : 11,134.28 = 2,495.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,427.97/11,134.28 = 2,495.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,427.97x = 11,134.28 × 2,495.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,427.97x = 27,790,565.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,790,565.85/7,427.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,741.34

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