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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,411.25, 11,117.28 and 2,217.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,411.25, 11,117.28 and 2,217.53 is: 3,326.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,411.25 : 11,117.28 = 2,217.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,411.25/11,117.28 = 2,217.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,411.25x = 11,117.28 × 2,217.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,411.25x = 24,652,901.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,652,901.92/7,411.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,326.42

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