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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,477.92, 11,217.48 and 3,094.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,477.92, 11,217.48 and 3,094.56 is: 4,642.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,477.92 : 11,217.48 = 3,094.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,477.92/11,217.48 = 3,094.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,477.92x = 11,217.48 × 3,094.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,477.92x = 34,713,164.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,713,164.91/7,477.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,642.09

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