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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,477.20, 11,217.60 and 2,283.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,477.20, 11,217.60 and 2,283.12 is: 3,425.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,477.20 : 11,217.60 = 2,283.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,477.20/11,217.60 = 2,283.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,477.20x = 11,217.60 × 2,283.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,477.20x = 25,611,126.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,611,126.91/7,477.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,425.23

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