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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,471.52, 11,202.08 and 3,309.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,471.52, 11,202.08 and 3,309.27 is: 4,961.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,471.52 : 11,202.08 = 3,309.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,471.52/11,202.08 = 3,309.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,471.52x = 11,202.08 × 3,309.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,471.52x = 37,070,648.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,070,648.73/7,471.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,961.59

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