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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,477.58, 11,216.91 and 3,033.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,477.58, 11,216.91 and 3,033.11 is: 4,549.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,477.58 : 11,216.91 = 3,033.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,477.58/11,216.91 = 3,033.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,477.58x = 11,216.91 × 3,033.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,477.58x = 34,022,121.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,022,121.89/7,477.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,549.88

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