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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,437.66, 11,156.57 and 2,439.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,437.66, 11,156.57 and 2,439.96 is: 3,659.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,437.66 : 11,156.57 = 2,439.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,437.66/11,156.57 = 2,439.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,437.66x = 11,156.57 × 2,439.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,437.66x = 27,221,572.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,221,572.34/7,437.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,659.96

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