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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,464.85, 11,196.01 and 2,127.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,464.85, 11,196.01 and 2,127.65 is: 3,191.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,464.85 : 11,196.01 = 2,127.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,464.85/11,196.01 = 2,127.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,464.85x = 11,196.01 × 2,127.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,464.85x = 23,821,124.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,821,124.06/7,464.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,191.11

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