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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,467.64, 11,202.70 and 2,537.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,467.64, 11,202.70 and 2,537.72 is: 3,807.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,467.64 : 11,202.70 = 2,537.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,467.64/11,202.70 = 2,537.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,467.64x = 11,202.70 × 2,537.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,467.64x = 28,429,315.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,429,315.84/7,467.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,807.00

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