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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,457.74, 11,187.98 and 2,460.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,457.74, 11,187.98 and 2,460.41 is: 3,691.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,457.74 : 11,187.98 = 2,460.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,457.74/11,187.98 = 2,460.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,457.74x = 11,187.98 × 2,460.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,457.74x = 27,527,017.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,527,017.87/7,457.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,691.07

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