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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,475.54, 11,214.96 and 2,281.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,475.54, 11,214.96 and 2,281.82 is: 3,423.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,475.54 : 11,214.96 = 2,281.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,475.54/11,214.96 = 2,281.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,475.54x = 11,214.96 × 2,281.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,475.54x = 25,590,520.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,590,520.03/7,475.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,423.23

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