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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,408.59, 11,111.22 and 2,143.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,408.59, 11,111.22 and 2,143.59 is: 3,214.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,408.59 : 11,111.22 = 2,143.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,408.59/11,111.22 = 2,143.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,408.59x = 11,111.22 × 2,143.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,408.59x = 23,817,900.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,817,900.08/7,408.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,214.90

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