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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,430.84, 11,146.41 and 2,166.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,430.84, 11,146.41 and 2,166.24 is: 3,249.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,430.84 : 11,146.41 = 2,166.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,430.84/11,146.41 = 2,166.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,430.84x = 11,146.41 × 2,166.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,430.84x = 24,145,841.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,145,841.00/7,430.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,249.41

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