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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,473.84, 11,211.99 and 2,278.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,473.84, 11,211.99 and 2,278.50 is: 3,418.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,473.84 : 11,211.99 = 2,278.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,473.84/11,211.99 = 2,278.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,473.84x = 11,211.99 × 2,278.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,473.84x = 25,546,519.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,546,519.22/7,473.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,418.12

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