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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,415.79, 11,123.72 and 2,151.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,415.79, 11,123.72 and 2,151.12 is: 3,226.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,415.79 : 11,123.72 = 2,151.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,415.79/11,123.72 = 2,151.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,415.79x = 11,123.72 × 2,151.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,415.79x = 23,928,456.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,928,456.57/7,415.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,226.69

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