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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,459.92, 11,194.74 and 2,842.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,459.92, 11,194.74 and 2,842.92 is: 4,266.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,459.92 : 11,194.74 = 2,842.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,459.92/11,194.74 = 2,842.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,459.92x = 11,194.74 × 2,842.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,459.92x = 31,825,750.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,825,750.24/7,459.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,266.23

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