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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,476.58, 11,215.92 and 2,544.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,476.58, 11,215.92 and 2,544.88 is: 3,817.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,476.58 : 11,215.92 = 2,544.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,476.58/11,215.92 = 2,544.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,476.58x = 11,215.92 × 2,544.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,476.58x = 28,543,170.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,543,170.49/7,476.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,817.68

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