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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,455.55, 11,181.60 and 2,189.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,455.55, 11,181.60 and 2,189.15 is: 3,283.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,455.55 : 11,181.60 = 2,189.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,455.55/11,181.60 = 2,189.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,455.55x = 11,181.60 × 2,189.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,455.55x = 24,478,199.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,478,199.64/7,455.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,283.22

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