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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,438.65, 11,159.27 and 2,508.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,438.65, 11,159.27 and 2,508.33 is: 3,762.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,438.65 : 11,159.27 = 2,508.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,438.65/11,159.27 = 2,508.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,438.65x = 11,159.27 × 2,508.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,438.65x = 27,991,119.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,991,119.18/7,438.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,762.93

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