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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,469.79, 11,204.68 and 2,542.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,469.79, 11,204.68 and 2,542.96 is: 3,814.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,469.79 : 11,204.68 = 2,542.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,469.79/11,204.68 = 2,542.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,469.79x = 11,204.68 × 2,542.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,469.79x = 28,493,053.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,493,053.05/7,469.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,814.44

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