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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,471.23, 11,205.79 and 2,540.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,471.23, 11,205.79 and 2,540.16 is: 3,809.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,471.23 : 11,205.79 = 2,540.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,471.23/11,205.79 = 2,540.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,471.23x = 11,205.79 × 2,540.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,471.23x = 28,464,430.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,464,430.80/7,471.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,809.87

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