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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,477.14, 11,215.91 and 2,283

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,477.14, 11,215.91 and 2,283 is: 3,424.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,477.14 : 11,215.91 = 2,283 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,477.14/11,215.91 = 2,283/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,477.14x = 11,215.91 × 2,283
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,477.14x = 25,605,922.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,605,922.53/7,477.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,424.56

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