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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,427.64, 11,141.64 and 2,233.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,427.64, 11,141.64 and 2,233.52 is: 3,350.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,427.64 : 11,141.64 = 2,233.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,427.64/11,141.64 = 2,233.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,427.64x = 11,141.64 × 2,233.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,427.64x = 24,885,075.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,885,075.77/7,427.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,350.33

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