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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,408.28, 11,114.28 and 2,214.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,408.28, 11,114.28 and 2,214.14 is: 3,321.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,408.28 : 11,114.28 = 2,214.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,408.28/11,114.28 = 2,214.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,408.28x = 11,114.28 × 2,214.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,408.28x = 24,608,571.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,608,571.92/7,408.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,321.77

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