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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,408.88, 11,114.88 and 2,143.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,408.88, 11,114.88 and 2,143.88 is: 3,216.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,408.88 : 11,114.88 = 2,143.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,408.88/11,114.88 = 2,143.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,408.88x = 11,114.88 × 2,143.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,408.88x = 23,828,968.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,828,968.93/7,408.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,216.27

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