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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,478.28, 11,215.98 and 2,547.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,478.28, 11,215.98 and 2,547.41 is: 3,820.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,478.28 : 11,215.98 = 2,547.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,478.28/11,215.98 = 2,547.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,478.28x = 11,215.98 × 2,547.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,478.28x = 28,571,643.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,571,643.53/7,478.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,820.62

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