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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,474.08, 11,211.76 and 2,547.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,474.08, 11,211.76 and 2,547.12 is: 3,820.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,474.08 : 11,211.76 = 2,547.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,474.08/11,211.76 = 2,547.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,474.08x = 11,211.76 × 2,547.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,474.08x = 28,557,698.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,557,698.13/7,474.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,820.90

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