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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,416.88, 11,122.06 and 2,221.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,416.88, 11,122.06 and 2,221.54 is: 3,331.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,416.88 : 11,122.06 = 2,221.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,416.88/11,122.06 = 2,221.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,416.88x = 11,122.06 × 2,221.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,416.88x = 24,708,101.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,708,101.17/7,416.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,331.33

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