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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,436.94, 11,154.79 and 2,506.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,436.94, 11,154.79 and 2,506.47 is: 3,759.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,436.94 : 11,154.79 = 2,506.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,436.94/11,154.79 = 2,506.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,436.94x = 11,154.79 × 2,506.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,436.94x = 27,959,146.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,959,146.49/7,436.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,759.50

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