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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,429.20, 11,145.60 and 2,235.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,429.20, 11,145.60 and 2,235.07 is: 3,353.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,429.20 : 11,145.60 = 2,235.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,429.20/11,145.60 = 2,235.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,429.20x = 11,145.60 × 2,235.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,429.20x = 24,911,196.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,911,196.19/7,429.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,353.15

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