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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,436.99, 11,148.87 and 2,823.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,436.99, 11,148.87 and 2,823.23 is: 4,232.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,436.99 : 11,148.87 = 2,823.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,436.99/11,148.87 = 2,823.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,436.99x = 11,148.87 × 2,823.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,436.99x = 31,475,824.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,475,824.25/7,436.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,232.33

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