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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,421.61, 11,130.66 and 2,155.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,421.61, 11,130.66 and 2,155.23 is: 3,232.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,421.61 : 11,130.66 = 2,155.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,421.61/11,130.66 = 2,155.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,421.61x = 11,130.66 × 2,155.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,421.61x = 23,989,132.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,989,132.35/7,421.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,232.34

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