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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,410.49, 11,113.41 and 2,478.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,410.49, 11,113.41 and 2,478.97 is: 3,717.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,410.49 : 11,113.41 = 2,478.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,410.49/11,113.41 = 2,478.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,410.49x = 11,113.41 × 2,478.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,410.49x = 27,549,809.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,549,809.99/7,410.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,717.68

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