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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,476.03, 11,215.13 and 2,281.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,476.03, 11,215.13 and 2,281.23 is: 3,422.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,476.03 : 11,215.13 = 2,281.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,476.03/11,215.13 = 2,281.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,476.03x = 11,215.13 × 2,281.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,476.03x = 25,584,279.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,584,279.60/7,476.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,422.17

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