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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,475.83, 11,214.72 and 2,544.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,475.83, 11,214.72 and 2,544.14 is: 3,816.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,475.83 : 11,214.72 = 2,544.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,475.83/11,214.72 = 2,544.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,475.83x = 11,214.72 × 2,544.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,475.83x = 28,531,805.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,531,805.02/7,475.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,816.54

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