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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,477.03, 11,215.14 and 2,282.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,477.03, 11,215.14 and 2,282.50 is: 3,423.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,477.03 : 11,215.14 = 2,282.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,477.03/11,215.14 = 2,282.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,477.03x = 11,215.14 × 2,282.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,477.03x = 25,598,557.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,598,557.05/7,477.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,423.63

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