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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,409.48, 11,111.72 and 2,477.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,409.48, 11,111.72 and 2,477.76 is: 3,715.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,409.48 : 11,111.72 = 2,477.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,409.48/11,111.72 = 2,477.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,409.48x = 11,111.72 × 2,477.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,409.48x = 27,532,175.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,532,175.35/7,409.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,715.80

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