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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,406.66, 11,109.98 and 2,476.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,406.66, 11,109.98 and 2,476.29 is: 3,714.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,406.66 : 11,109.98 = 2,476.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,406.66/11,109.98 = 2,476.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,406.66x = 11,109.98 × 2,476.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,406.66x = 27,511,519.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,511,519.99/7,406.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,714.43

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