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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,459.43, 11,189.63 and 2,527.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,459.43, 11,189.63 and 2,527.38 is: 3,791.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,459.43 : 11,189.63 = 2,527.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,459.43/11,189.63 = 2,527.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,459.43x = 11,189.63 × 2,527.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,459.43x = 28,280,453.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,280,453.39/7,459.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,791.24

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