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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,466.39, 11,195.72 and 2,200.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,466.39, 11,195.72 and 2,200.72 is: 3,299.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,466.39 : 11,195.72 = 2,200.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,466.39/11,195.72 = 2,200.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,466.39x = 11,195.72 × 2,200.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,466.39x = 24,638,635.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,638,635.17/7,466.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,299.94

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