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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,436.72, 11,154.08 and 2,506.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,436.72, 11,154.08 and 2,506.32 is: 3,759.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,436.72 : 11,154.08 = 2,506.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,436.72/11,154.08 = 2,506.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,436.72x = 11,154.08 × 2,506.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,436.72x = 27,955,693.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,955,693.79/7,436.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,759.14

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