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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,477.23, 11,211.05 and 3,318.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,477.23, 11,211.05 and 3,318.51 is: 4,975.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,477.23 : 11,211.05 = 3,318.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,477.23/11,211.05 = 3,318.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,477.23x = 11,211.05 × 3,318.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,477.23x = 37,203,964.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,203,964.94/7,477.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,975.63

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