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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,466.84, 11,199.01 and 2,129.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,466.84, 11,199.01 and 2,129.64 is: 3,194.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,466.84 : 11,199.01 = 2,129.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,466.84/11,199.01 = 2,129.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,466.84x = 11,199.01 × 2,129.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,466.84x = 23,849,859.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,849,859.66/7,466.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,194.10

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