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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,472.53, 11,210.63 and 2,207.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,472.53, 11,210.63 and 2,207.51 is: 3,311.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,472.53 : 11,210.63 = 2,207.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,472.53/11,210.63 = 2,207.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,472.53x = 11,210.63 × 2,207.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,472.53x = 24,747,565.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,747,565.20/7,472.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,311.81

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