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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,476.96, 11,215.44 and 2,544.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,476.96, 11,215.44 and 2,544.06 is: 3,816.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,476.96 : 11,215.44 = 2,544.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,476.96/11,215.44 = 2,544.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,476.96x = 11,215.44 × 2,544.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,476.96x = 28,532,752.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,532,752.29/7,476.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,816.09

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