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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,429.95, 11,140.47 and 2,499.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,429.95, 11,140.47 and 2,499.48 is: 3,747.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,429.95 : 11,140.47 = 2,499.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,429.95/11,140.47 = 2,499.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,429.95x = 11,140.47 × 2,499.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,429.95x = 27,845,381.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,845,381.96/7,429.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,747.72

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