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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,437.49, 11,157.27 and 2,508.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,437.49, 11,157.27 and 2,508.54 is: 3,763.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,437.49 : 11,157.27 = 2,508.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,437.49/11,157.27 = 2,508.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,437.49x = 11,157.27 × 2,508.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,437.49x = 27,988,445.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,988,445.54/7,437.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,763.16

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