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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,436.79, 11,155.59 and 2,507.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,436.79, 11,155.59 and 2,507.94 is: 3,762.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,436.79 : 11,155.59 = 2,507.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,436.79/11,155.59 = 2,507.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,436.79x = 11,155.59 × 2,507.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,436.79x = 27,977,550.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,977,550.38/7,436.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,762.05

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