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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,491.84, 11,225.46 and 2,558.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,491.84, 11,225.46 and 2,558.79 is: 3,833.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,491.84 : 11,225.46 = 2,558.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,491.84/11,225.46 = 2,558.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,491.84x = 11,225.46 × 2,558.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,491.84x = 28,723,597.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,723,597.19/7,491.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,833.98

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