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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,475.48, 11,213.22 and 2,281.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,475.48, 11,213.22 and 2,281.36 is: 3,422.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,475.48 : 11,213.22 = 2,281.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,475.48/11,213.22 = 2,281.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,475.48x = 11,213.22 × 2,281.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,475.48x = 25,581,391.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,581,391.58/7,475.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,422.04

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