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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,423.92, 11,134.71 and 2,228.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,423.92, 11,134.71 and 2,228.58 is: 3,342.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,423.92 : 11,134.71 = 2,228.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,423.92/11,134.71 = 2,228.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,423.92x = 11,134.71 × 2,228.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,423.92x = 24,814,592.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,814,592.01/7,423.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,342.52

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