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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,480.80, 11,221.11 and 2,286.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,480.80, 11,221.11 and 2,286.69 is: 3,430.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,480.80 : 11,221.11 = 2,286.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,480.80/11,221.11 = 2,286.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,480.80x = 11,221.11 × 2,286.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,480.80x = 25,659,200.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,659,200.03/7,480.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,430.01

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