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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,432.76, 11,148.86 and 2,238.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,432.76, 11,148.86 and 2,238.50 is: 3,357.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,432.76 : 11,148.86 = 2,238.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,432.76/11,148.86 = 2,238.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,432.76x = 11,148.86 × 2,238.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,432.76x = 24,956,723.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,956,723.11/7,432.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,357.67

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