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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,477.32, 11,215.62 and 2,282.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,477.32, 11,215.62 and 2,282.52 is: 3,423.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,477.32 : 11,215.62 = 2,282.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,477.32/11,215.62 = 2,282.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,477.32x = 11,215.62 × 2,282.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,477.32x = 25,599,876.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,599,876.96/7,477.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,423.67

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