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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,427.26, 11,140.62 and 2,233

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,427.26, 11,140.62 and 2,233 is: 3,349.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,427.26 : 11,140.62 = 2,233 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,427.26/11,140.62 = 2,233/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,427.26x = 11,140.62 × 2,233
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,427.26x = 24,877,004.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,877,004.46/7,427.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,349.42

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