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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,429.14, 11,144.26 and 2,498.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,429.14, 11,144.26 and 2,498.76 is: 3,748.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,429.14 : 11,144.26 = 2,498.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,429.14/11,144.26 = 2,498.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,429.14x = 11,144.26 × 2,498.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,429.14x = 27,846,831.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,846,831.12/7,429.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,748.32

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