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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,415.70, 11,122.47 and 2,485.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,415.70, 11,122.47 and 2,485.32 is: 3,727.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,415.70 : 11,122.47 = 2,485.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,415.70/11,122.47 = 2,485.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,415.70x = 11,122.47 × 2,485.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,415.70x = 27,642,897.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,642,897.14/7,415.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,727.62

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