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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,403.98, 11,106.72 and 2,471.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,403.98, 11,106.72 and 2,471.86 is: 3,708.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,403.98 : 11,106.72 = 2,471.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,403.98/11,106.72 = 2,471.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,403.98x = 11,106.72 × 2,471.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,403.98x = 27,454,256.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,454,256.90/7,403.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,708.04

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