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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,475.92, 11,214.50 and 2,479.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,475.92, 11,214.50 and 2,479.24 is: 3,719.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,475.92 : 11,214.50 = 2,479.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,475.92/11,214.50 = 2,479.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,475.92x = 11,214.50 × 2,479.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,475.92x = 27,803,436.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,803,436.98/7,475.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,719.07

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