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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,429.70, 11,142.74 and 2,163.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,429.70, 11,142.74 and 2,163.30 is: 3,244.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,429.70 : 11,142.74 = 2,163.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,429.70/11,142.74 = 2,163.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,429.70x = 11,142.74 × 2,163.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,429.70x = 24,105,089.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,105,089.44/7,429.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,244.42

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