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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,406.86, 11,110.88 and 2,476.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,406.86, 11,110.88 and 2,476.52 is: 3,714.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,406.86 : 11,110.88 = 2,476.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,406.86/11,110.88 = 2,476.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,406.86x = 11,110.88 × 2,476.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,406.86x = 27,516,338.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,516,338.12/7,406.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,714.98

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