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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,480.23, 11,220.35 and 2,286.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,480.23, 11,220.35 and 2,286.06 is: 3,429.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,480.23 : 11,220.35 = 2,286.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,480.23/11,220.35 = 2,286.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,480.23x = 11,220.35 × 2,286.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,480.23x = 25,650,381.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,650,381.89/7,480.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,429.09

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