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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,473.34, 11,211.24 and 2,278

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,473.34, 11,211.24 and 2,278 is: 3,417.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,473.34 : 11,211.24 = 2,278 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,473.34/11,211.24 = 2,278/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,473.34x = 11,211.24 × 2,278
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,473.34x = 25,539,204.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,539,204.72/7,473.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,417.37

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