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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,376.77, 11,067.12 and 3,217.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,376.77, 11,067.12 and 3,217.11 is: 4,826.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,376.77 : 11,067.12 = 3,217.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,376.77/11,067.12 = 3,217.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,376.77x = 11,067.12 × 3,217.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,376.77x = 35,604,142.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,604,142.42/7,376.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,826.52

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