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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,409.17, 11,114.35 and 2,478.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,409.17, 11,114.35 and 2,478.84 is: 3,718.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,409.17 : 11,114.35 = 2,478.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,409.17/11,114.35 = 2,478.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,409.17x = 11,114.35 × 2,478.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,409.17x = 27,550,695.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,550,695.35/7,409.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,718.46

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