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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,476.48, 11,214.72 and 2,281.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,476.48, 11,214.72 and 2,281.68 is: 3,422.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,476.48 : 11,214.72 = 2,281.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,476.48/11,214.72 = 2,281.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,476.48x = 11,214.72 × 2,281.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,476.48x = 25,588,402.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,588,402.33/7,476.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,422.52

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