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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,463.59, 11,194.13 and 2,126.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,463.59, 11,194.13 and 2,126.40 is: 3,189.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,463.59 : 11,194.13 = 2,126.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,463.59/11,194.13 = 2,126.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,463.59x = 11,194.13 × 2,126.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,463.59x = 23,803,149.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,803,149.01/7,463.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,189.23

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