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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,477.70, 11,216.55 and 2,552.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,477.70, 11,216.55 and 2,552.90 is: 3,829.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,477.70 : 11,216.55 = 2,552.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,477.70/11,216.55 = 2,552.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,477.70x = 11,216.55 × 2,552.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,477.70x = 28,634,730.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,634,730.50/7,477.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,829.35

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