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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,472.76, 11,201.32 and 2,790.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,472.76, 11,201.32 and 2,790.76 is: 4,183.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,472.76 : 11,201.32 = 2,790.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,472.76/11,201.32 = 2,790.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,472.76x = 11,201.32 × 2,790.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,472.76x = 31,260,195.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,260,195.80/7,472.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,183.22

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