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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,480.93, 11,219.85 and 2,547.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,480.93, 11,219.85 and 2,547.90 is: 3,821.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,480.93 : 11,219.85 = 2,547.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,480.93/11,219.85 = 2,547.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,480.93x = 11,219.85 × 2,547.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,480.93x = 28,587,055.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,587,055.82/7,480.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,821.32

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