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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,408.53, 11,110.48 and 2,477.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,408.53, 11,110.48 and 2,477.03 is: 3,714.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,408.53 : 11,110.48 = 2,477.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,408.53/11,110.48 = 2,477.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,408.53x = 11,110.48 × 2,477.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,408.53x = 27,520,930.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,520,930.53/7,408.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,714.76

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