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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,469.42, 11,205.14 and 2,537.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,469.42, 11,205.14 and 2,537.73 is: 3,806.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,469.42 : 11,205.14 = 2,537.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,469.42/11,205.14 = 2,537.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,469.42x = 11,205.14 × 2,537.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,469.42x = 28,435,607.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,435,607.24/7,469.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,806.94

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