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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,477.76, 11,216.68 and 2,283.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,477.76, 11,216.68 and 2,283.68 is: 3,425.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,477.76 : 11,216.68 = 2,283.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,477.76/11,216.68 = 2,283.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,477.76x = 11,216.68 × 2,283.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,477.76x = 25,615,307.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,615,307.78/7,477.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,425.53

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