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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,406.45, 11,109.37 and 2,475.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,406.45, 11,109.37 and 2,475.71 is: 3,713.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,406.45 : 11,109.37 = 2,475.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,406.45/11,109.37 = 2,475.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,406.45x = 11,109.37 × 2,475.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,406.45x = 27,503,578.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,503,578.40/7,406.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,713.46

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