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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,434.59, 11,151.27 and 2,169.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,434.59, 11,151.27 and 2,169.18 is: 3,253.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,434.59 : 11,151.27 = 2,169.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,434.59/11,151.27 = 2,169.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,434.59x = 11,151.27 × 2,169.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,434.59x = 24,189,111.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,189,111.86/7,434.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,253.59

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