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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,407.24, 11,111.44 and 2,476.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,407.24, 11,111.44 and 2,476.90 is: 3,715.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,407.24 : 11,111.44 = 2,476.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,407.24/11,111.44 = 2,476.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,407.24x = 11,111.44 × 2,476.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,407.24x = 27,521,925.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,521,925.74/7,407.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,715.55

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