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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,480.99, 11,221.80 and 3,321.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,480.99, 11,221.80 and 3,321.06 is: 4,981.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,480.99 : 11,221.80 = 3,321.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,480.99/11,221.80 = 3,321.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,480.99x = 11,221.80 × 3,321.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,480.99x = 37,268,271.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,268,271.11/7,480.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,981.73

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