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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,473.59, 11,210.33 and 2,279.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,473.59, 11,210.33 and 2,279.46 is: 3,419.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,473.59 : 11,210.33 = 2,279.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,473.59/11,210.33 = 2,279.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,473.59x = 11,210.33 × 2,279.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,473.59x = 25,553,504.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,553,504.52/7,473.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,419.18

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