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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,479.43, 11,221.74 and 3,322.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,479.43, 11,221.74 and 3,322.35 is: 4,984.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,479.43 : 11,221.74 = 3,322.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,479.43/11,221.74 = 3,322.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,479.43x = 11,221.74 × 3,322.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,479.43x = 37,282,547.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,282,547.89/7,479.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,984.68

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