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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,416.87, 11,122.06 and 2,221.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,416.87, 11,122.06 and 2,221.53 is: 3,331.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,416.87 : 11,122.06 = 2,221.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,416.87/11,122.06 = 2,221.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,416.87x = 11,122.06 × 2,221.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,416.87x = 24,707,989.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,707,989.95/7,416.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,331.32

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