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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,472.06, 11,209.70 and 2,277.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,472.06, 11,209.70 and 2,277.80 is: 3,417.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,472.06 : 11,209.70 = 2,277.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,472.06/11,209.70 = 2,277.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,472.06x = 11,209.70 × 2,277.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,472.06x = 25,533,454.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,533,454.66/7,472.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,417.19

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