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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,475.95, 11,214.90 and 2,544.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,475.95, 11,214.90 and 2,544.26 is: 3,816.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,475.95 : 11,214.90 = 2,544.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,475.95/11,214.90 = 2,544.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,475.95x = 11,214.90 × 2,544.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,475.95x = 28,533,649.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,533,649.51/7,475.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,816.73

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