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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,475.96, 11,211.62 and 2,209.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,475.96, 11,211.62 and 2,209.68 is: 3,313.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,475.96 : 11,211.62 = 2,209.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,475.96/11,211.62 = 2,209.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,475.96x = 11,211.62 × 2,209.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,475.96x = 24,774,081.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,774,081.43/7,475.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,313.83

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