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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,481.26, 11,217.93 and 2,285.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,481.26, 11,217.93 and 2,285.74 is: 3,427.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,481.26 : 11,217.93 = 2,285.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,481.26/11,217.93 = 2,285.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,481.26x = 11,217.93 × 2,285.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,481.26x = 25,641,271.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,641,271.32/7,481.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,427.40

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