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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,472.34, 11,209.74 and 2,277

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,472.34, 11,209.74 and 2,277 is: 3,415.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,472.34 : 11,209.74 = 2,277 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,472.34/11,209.74 = 2,277/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,472.34x = 11,209.74 × 2,277
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,472.34x = 25,524,577.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,524,577.98/7,472.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,415.87

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