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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,475.10, 11,212.65 and 2,280.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,475.10, 11,212.65 and 2,280.30 is: 3,420.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,475.10 : 11,212.65 = 2,280.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,475.10/11,212.65 = 2,280.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,475.10x = 11,212.65 × 2,280.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,475.10x = 25,568,205.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,568,205.80/7,475.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,420.45

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