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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,377.56, 11,065.17 and 2,447

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,377.56, 11,065.17 and 2,447 is: 3,670.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,377.56 : 11,065.17 = 2,447 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,377.56/11,065.17 = 2,447/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,377.56x = 11,065.17 × 2,447
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,377.56x = 27,076,470.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,076,470.99/7,377.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,670.11

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