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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,492.42, 11,238.89 and 2,811.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,492.42, 11,238.89 and 2,811.95 is: 4,218.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,492.42 : 11,238.89 = 2,811.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,492.42/11,238.89 = 2,811.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,492.42x = 11,238.89 × 2,811.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,492.42x = 31,603,196.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,603,196.74/7,492.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,218.02

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