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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,419.38, 11,128.37 and 2,155.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,419.38, 11,128.37 and 2,155.77 is: 3,233.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,419.38 : 11,128.37 = 2,155.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,419.38/11,128.37 = 2,155.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,419.38x = 11,128.37 × 2,155.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,419.38x = 23,990,195.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,990,195.42/7,419.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,233.45

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