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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,471.04, 11,206.55 and 2,276.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,471.04, 11,206.55 and 2,276.92 is: 3,415.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,471.04 : 11,206.55 = 2,276.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,471.04/11,206.55 = 2,276.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,471.04x = 11,206.55 × 2,276.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,471.04x = 25,516,395.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,516,395.50/7,471.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,415.37

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