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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,480.44, 11,221.88 and 2,802.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,480.44, 11,221.88 and 2,802.06 is: 4,203.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,480.44 : 11,221.88 = 2,802.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,480.44/11,221.88 = 2,802.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,480.44x = 11,221.88 × 2,802.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,480.44x = 31,444,367.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,444,367.06/7,480.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,203.55

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