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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,473.28, 11,211.57 and 2,279.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,473.28, 11,211.57 and 2,279.56 is: 3,419.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,473.28 : 11,211.57 = 2,279.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,473.28/11,211.57 = 2,279.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,473.28x = 11,211.57 × 2,279.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,473.28x = 25,557,446.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,557,446.51/7,473.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,419.84

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