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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,478.72, 11,217.67 and 2,284.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,478.72, 11,217.67 and 2,284.19 is: 3,426.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,478.72 : 11,217.67 = 2,284.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,478.72/11,217.67 = 2,284.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,478.72x = 11,217.67 × 2,284.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,478.72x = 25,623,289.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,623,289.64/7,478.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,426.16

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