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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,387.76, 11,077.94 and 2,455.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,387.76, 11,077.94 and 2,455.68 is: 3,682.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,387.76 : 11,077.94 = 2,455.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,387.76/11,077.94 = 2,455.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,387.76x = 11,077.94 × 2,455.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,387.76x = 27,203,875.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,203,875.70/7,387.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,682.29

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