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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,409.45, 11,115.98 and 2,215.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,409.45, 11,115.98 and 2,215.32 is: 3,323.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,409.45 : 11,115.98 = 2,215.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,409.45/11,115.98 = 2,215.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,409.45x = 11,115.98 × 2,215.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,409.45x = 24,625,441.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,625,441.74/7,409.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,323.52

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