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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,406.08, 11,103.63 and 2,472.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,406.08, 11,103.63 and 2,472.82 is: 3,707.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,406.08 : 11,103.63 = 2,472.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,406.08/11,103.63 = 2,472.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,406.08x = 11,103.63 × 2,472.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,406.08x = 27,457,278.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,457,278.34/7,406.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,707.40

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