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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,467.58, 11,199.33 and 2,787.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,467.58, 11,199.33 and 2,787.40 is: 4,180.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,467.58 : 11,199.33 = 2,787.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,467.58/11,199.33 = 2,787.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,467.58x = 11,199.33 × 2,787.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,467.58x = 31,217,012.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,217,012.44/7,467.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,180.34

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