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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,472.51, 11,206.14 and 2,206.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,472.51, 11,206.14 and 2,206.11 is: 3,308.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,472.51 : 11,206.14 = 2,206.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,472.51/11,206.14 = 2,206.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,472.51x = 11,206.14 × 2,206.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,472.51x = 24,721,977.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,721,977.52/7,472.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,308.39

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