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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,416.88, 11,127.14 and 2,222.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,416.88, 11,127.14 and 2,222.75 is: 3,334.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,416.88 : 11,127.14 = 2,222.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,416.88/11,127.14 = 2,222.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,416.88x = 11,127.14 × 2,222.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,416.88x = 24,732,850.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,732,850.44/7,416.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,334.67

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