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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,476.98, 11,215.49 and 2,212.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,476.98, 11,215.49 and 2,212.08 is: 3,318.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,476.98 : 11,215.49 = 2,212.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,476.98/11,215.49 = 2,212.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,476.98x = 11,215.49 × 2,212.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,476.98x = 24,809,561.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,809,561.12/7,476.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,318.13

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