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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,377.78, 11,066.94 and 2,447.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,377.78, 11,066.94 and 2,447.85 is: 3,671.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,377.78 : 11,066.94 = 2,447.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,377.78/11,066.94 = 2,447.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,377.78x = 11,066.94 × 2,447.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,377.78x = 27,090,141.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,090,141.51/7,377.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,671.86

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