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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,471.41, 11,207.12 and 2,544.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,471.41, 11,207.12 and 2,544.59 is: 3,816.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,471.41 : 11,207.12 = 2,544.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,471.41/11,207.12 = 2,544.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,471.41x = 11,207.12 × 2,544.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,471.41x = 28,517,456.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,517,456.72/7,471.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,816.88

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