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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,475.63, 11,213.46 and 2,281.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,475.63, 11,213.46 and 2,281.50 is: 3,422.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,475.63 : 11,213.46 = 2,281.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,475.63/11,213.46 = 2,281.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,475.63x = 11,213.46 × 2,281.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,475.63x = 25,583,508.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,583,508.99/7,475.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,422.26

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