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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,497.16, 11,247.46 and 2,566.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,497.16, 11,247.46 and 2,566.79 is: 3,850.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,497.16 : 11,247.46 = 2,566.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,497.16/11,247.46 = 2,566.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,497.16x = 11,247.46 × 2,566.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,497.16x = 28,869,847.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,869,847.38/7,497.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,850.77

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