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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,427.19, 11,140.99 and 2,161.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,427.19, 11,140.99 and 2,161.99 is: 3,243.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,427.19 : 11,140.99 = 2,161.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,427.19/11,140.99 = 2,161.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,427.19x = 11,140.99 × 2,161.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,427.19x = 24,086,675.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,086,675.71/7,427.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,243.04

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