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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,472.88, 11,207.16 and 2,277

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,472.88, 11,207.16 and 2,277 is: 3,414.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,472.88 : 11,207.16 = 2,277 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,472.88/11,207.16 = 2,277/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,472.88x = 11,207.16 × 2,277
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,472.88x = 25,518,703.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,518,703.32/7,472.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,414.84

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