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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,459.82, 11,187.33 and 2,461.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,459.82, 11,187.33 and 2,461.07 is: 3,690.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,459.82 : 11,187.33 = 2,461.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,459.82/11,187.33 = 2,461.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,459.82x = 11,187.33 × 2,461.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,459.82x = 27,532,746.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,532,746.31/7,459.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,690.81

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