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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,409.62, 11,111.19 and 2,214.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,409.62, 11,111.19 and 2,214.28 is: 3,320.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,409.62 : 11,111.19 = 2,214.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,409.62/11,111.19 = 2,214.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,409.62x = 11,111.19 × 2,214.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,409.62x = 24,603,274.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,603,274.72/7,409.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,320.45

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