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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,480.98, 11,221.07 and 2,286.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,480.98, 11,221.07 and 2,286.86 is: 3,430.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,480.98 : 11,221.07 = 2,286.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,480.98/11,221.07 = 2,286.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,480.98x = 11,221.07 × 2,286.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,480.98x = 25,660,948.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,660,948.60/7,480.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,430.16

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