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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,475.33, 11,213.28 and 2,544.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,475.33, 11,213.28 and 2,544.36 is: 3,816.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,475.33 : 11,213.28 = 2,544.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,475.33/11,213.28 = 2,544.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,475.33x = 11,213.28 × 2,544.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,475.33x = 28,530,552.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,530,552.31/7,475.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,816.63

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