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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,486.59, 11,230.91 and 2,554.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,486.59, 11,230.91 and 2,554.91 is: 3,832.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,486.59 : 11,230.91 = 2,554.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,486.59/11,230.91 = 2,554.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,486.59x = 11,230.91 × 2,554.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,486.59x = 28,693,895.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,693,895.34/7,486.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,832.71

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