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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,430.82, 11,144.97 and 2,235.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,430.82, 11,144.97 and 2,235.48 is: 3,352.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,430.82 : 11,144.97 = 2,235.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,430.82/11,144.97 = 2,235.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,430.82x = 11,144.97 × 2,235.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,430.82x = 24,914,357.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,914,357.54/7,430.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,352.84

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