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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,476.36, 11,214.68 and 2,282.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,476.36, 11,214.68 and 2,282.28 is: 3,423.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,476.36 : 11,214.68 = 2,282.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,476.36/11,214.68 = 2,282.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,476.36x = 11,214.68 × 2,282.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,476.36x = 25,595,039.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,595,039.87/7,476.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,423.46

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