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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,473.48, 11,210.22 and 2,279.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,473.48, 11,210.22 and 2,279.31 is: 3,418.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,473.48 : 11,210.22 = 2,279.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,473.48/11,210.22 = 2,279.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,473.48x = 11,210.22 × 2,279.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,473.48x = 25,551,566.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,551,566.55/7,473.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,418.97

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