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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,412.04, 11,118.63 and 2,147.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,412.04, 11,118.63 and 2,147.12 is: 3,220.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,412.04 : 11,118.63 = 2,147.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,412.04/11,118.63 = 2,147.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,412.04x = 11,118.63 × 2,147.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,412.04x = 23,873,032.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,873,032.85/7,412.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,220.85

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