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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,473.96, 11,212.64 and 2,476.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,473.96, 11,212.64 and 2,476.32 is: 3,715.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,473.96 : 11,212.64 = 2,476.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,473.96/11,212.64 = 2,476.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,473.96x = 11,212.64 × 2,476.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,473.96x = 27,766,084.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,766,084.68/7,473.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,715.04

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