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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,478.14, 11,217.41 and 2,284

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,478.14, 11,217.41 and 2,284 is: 3,426.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,478.14 : 11,217.41 = 2,284 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,478.14/11,217.41 = 2,284/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,478.14x = 11,217.41 × 2,284
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,478.14x = 25,620,564.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,620,564.44/7,478.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,426.06

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