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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,436.77, 11,155.86 and 2,507.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,436.77, 11,155.86 and 2,507.92 is: 3,762.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,436.77 : 11,155.86 = 2,507.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,436.77/11,155.86 = 2,507.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,436.77x = 11,155.86 × 2,507.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,436.77x = 27,978,004.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,978,004.41/7,436.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,762.12

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