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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,471.53, 11,208.96 and 2,277.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,471.53, 11,208.96 and 2,277.81 is: 3,417.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,471.53 : 11,208.96 = 2,277.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,471.53/11,208.96 = 2,277.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,471.53x = 11,208.96 × 2,277.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,471.53x = 25,531,881.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,531,881.18/7,471.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,417.22

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