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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,462.24, 11,189.51 and 2,196.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,462.24, 11,189.51 and 2,196.57 is: 3,293.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,462.24 : 11,189.51 = 2,196.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,462.24/11,189.51 = 2,196.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,462.24x = 11,189.51 × 2,196.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,462.24x = 24,578,497.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,578,497.27/7,462.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,293.72

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