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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,472.91, 11,205.46 and 2,207.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,472.91, 11,205.46 and 2,207.22 is: 3,309.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,472.91 : 11,205.46 = 2,207.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,472.91/11,205.46 = 2,207.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,472.91x = 11,205.46 × 2,207.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,472.91x = 24,732,976.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,732,976.91/7,472.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,309.69

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