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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,425.32, 11,137.62 and 2,231

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,425.32, 11,137.62 and 2,231 is: 3,346.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,425.32 : 11,137.62 = 2,231 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,425.32/11,137.62 = 2,231/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,425.32x = 11,137.62 × 2,231
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,425.32x = 24,848,030.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,848,030.22/7,425.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,346.39

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