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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,493.65, 11,232.57 and 2,494.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,493.65, 11,232.57 and 2,494.68 is: 3,739.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,493.65 : 11,232.57 = 2,494.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,493.65/11,232.57 = 2,494.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,493.65x = 11,232.57 × 2,494.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,493.65x = 28,021,667.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,021,667.73/7,493.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,739.39

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