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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,447.86, 11,171.82 and 2,253.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,447.86, 11,171.82 and 2,253.78 is: 3,380.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,447.86 : 11,171.82 = 2,253.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,447.86/11,171.82 = 2,253.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,447.86x = 11,171.82 × 2,253.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,447.86x = 25,178,824.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,178,824.48/7,447.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,380.68

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