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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,475.49, 11,214.73 and 2,210.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,475.49, 11,214.73 and 2,210.59 is: 3,316.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,475.49 : 11,214.73 = 2,210.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,475.49/11,214.73 = 2,210.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,475.49x = 11,214.73 × 2,210.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,475.49x = 24,791,113.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,791,113.92/7,475.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,316.32

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