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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,477.72, 11,216.17 and 2,283.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,477.72, 11,216.17 and 2,283.19 is: 3,424.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,477.72 : 11,216.17 = 2,283.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,477.72/11,216.17 = 2,283.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,477.72x = 11,216.17 × 2,283.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,477.72x = 25,608,622.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,608,622.00/7,477.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,424.66

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