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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,415.60, 11,123.39 and 2,150.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,415.60, 11,123.39 and 2,150.91 is: 3,226.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,415.60 : 11,123.39 = 2,150.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,415.60/11,123.39 = 2,150.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,415.60x = 11,123.39 × 2,150.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,415.60x = 23,925,416.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,925,416.16/7,415.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,226.37

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