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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,477.54, 11,216.30 and 2,283.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,477.54, 11,216.30 and 2,283.42 is: 3,425.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,477.54 : 11,216.30 = 2,283.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,477.54/11,216.30 = 2,283.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,477.54x = 11,216.30 × 2,283.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,477.54x = 25,611,523.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,611,523.75/7,477.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,425.13

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