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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,411.77, 11,117.79 and 2,480.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,411.77, 11,117.79 and 2,480.49 is: 3,720.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,411.77 : 11,117.79 = 2,480.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,411.77/11,117.79 = 2,480.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,411.77x = 11,117.79 × 2,480.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,411.77x = 27,577,566.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,577,566.92/7,411.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,720.78

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