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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,475.98, 11,214.03 and 2,281.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,475.98, 11,214.03 and 2,281.87 is: 3,422.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,475.98 : 11,214.03 = 2,281.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,475.98/11,214.03 = 2,281.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,475.98x = 11,214.03 × 2,281.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,475.98x = 25,588,958.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,588,958.64/7,475.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,422.82

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