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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,407.36, 11,111.63 and 2,477.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,407.36, 11,111.63 and 2,477.02 is: 3,715.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,407.36 : 11,111.63 = 2,477.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,407.36/11,111.63 = 2,477.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,407.36x = 11,111.63 × 2,477.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,407.36x = 27,523,751.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,523,751.33/7,407.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,715.73

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