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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,477.20, 11,212.30 and 3,971.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,477.20, 11,212.30 and 3,971.32 is: 5,955.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,477.20 : 11,212.30 = 3,971.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,477.20/11,212.30 = 3,971.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,477.20x = 11,212.30 × 3,971.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,477.20x = 44,527,631.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,527,631.24/7,477.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,955.12

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