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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,411.85, 11,117.77 and 2,147.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,411.85, 11,117.77 and 2,147.15 is: 3,220.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,411.85 : 11,117.77 = 2,147.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,411.85/11,117.77 = 2,147.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,411.85x = 11,117.77 × 2,147.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,411.85x = 23,871,542.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,871,542.28/7,411.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,220.73

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