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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,382.47, 11,069.58 and 2,450.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,382.47, 11,069.58 and 2,450.78 is: 3,674.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,382.47 : 11,069.58 = 2,450.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,382.47/11,069.58 = 2,450.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,382.47x = 11,069.58 × 2,450.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,382.47x = 27,129,105.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,129,105.27/7,382.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,674.80

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