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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,447.79, 11,170.06 and 2,516.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,447.79, 11,170.06 and 2,516.78 is: 3,774.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,447.79 : 11,170.06 = 2,516.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,447.79/11,170.06 = 2,516.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,447.79x = 11,170.06 × 2,516.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,447.79x = 28,112,583.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,112,583.61/7,447.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,774.62

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