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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,471.98, 11,208.02 and 2,277.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,471.98, 11,208.02 and 2,277.86 is: 3,416.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,471.98 : 11,208.02 = 2,277.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,471.98/11,208.02 = 2,277.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,471.98x = 11,208.02 × 2,277.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,471.98x = 25,530,233.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,530,233.01/7,471.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,416.80

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