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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,416.15, 11,122.39 and 2,151.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,416.15, 11,122.39 and 2,151.15 is: 3,226.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,416.15 : 11,122.39 = 2,151.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,416.15/11,122.39 = 2,151.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,416.15x = 11,122.39 × 2,151.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,416.15x = 23,925,929.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,925,929.25/7,416.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,226.19

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