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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,479.35, 11,221.21 and 2,214.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,479.35, 11,221.21 and 2,214.50 is: 3,322.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,479.35 : 11,221.21 = 2,214.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,479.35/11,221.21 = 2,214.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,479.35x = 11,221.21 × 2,214.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,479.35x = 24,849,313.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,849,313.44/7,479.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,322.39

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