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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,472.39, 11,205.95 and 2,205.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,472.39, 11,205.95 and 2,205.99 is: 3,308.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,472.39 : 11,205.95 = 2,205.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,472.39/11,205.95 = 2,205.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,472.39x = 11,205.95 × 2,205.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,472.39x = 24,720,219.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,720,219.16/7,472.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,308.21

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