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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,473.32, 11,207.66 and 2,474.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,473.32, 11,207.66 and 2,474.74 is: 3,711.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,473.32 : 11,207.66 = 2,474.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,473.32/11,207.66 = 2,474.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,473.32x = 11,207.66 × 2,474.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,473.32x = 27,736,044.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,736,044.51/7,473.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,711.34

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