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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,410.84, 11,116.35 and 2,480.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,410.84, 11,116.35 and 2,480.46 is: 3,720.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,410.84 : 11,116.35 = 2,480.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,410.84/11,116.35 = 2,480.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,410.84x = 11,116.35 × 2,480.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,410.84x = 27,573,661.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,573,661.52/7,410.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,720.72

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