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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,473.23, 11,209.85 and 2,279.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,473.23, 11,209.85 and 2,279.06 is: 3,418.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,473.23 : 11,209.85 = 2,279.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,473.23/11,209.85 = 2,279.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,473.23x = 11,209.85 × 2,279.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,473.23x = 25,547,909.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,547,909.35/7,473.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,418.59

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