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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,436.26, 11,151.96 and 2,504.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,436.26, 11,151.96 and 2,504.58 is: 3,756.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,436.26 : 11,151.96 = 2,504.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,436.26/11,151.96 = 2,504.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,436.26x = 11,151.96 × 2,504.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,436.26x = 27,930,975.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,930,975.98/7,436.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,756.05

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