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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,474.72, 11,211.96 and 2,544.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,474.72, 11,211.96 and 2,544.28 is: 3,816.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,474.72 : 11,211.96 = 2,544.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,474.72/11,211.96 = 2,544.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,474.72x = 11,211.96 × 2,544.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,474.72x = 28,526,365.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,526,365.59/7,474.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,816.38

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