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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,490.42, 11,235.62 and 2,560.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,490.42, 11,235.62 and 2,560.09 is: 3,840.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,490.42 : 11,235.62 = 2,560.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,490.42/11,235.62 = 2,560.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,490.42x = 11,235.62 × 2,560.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,490.42x = 28,764,198.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,764,198.41/7,490.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,840.13

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