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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,481.44, 11,222.18 and 2,287.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,481.44, 11,222.18 and 2,287.28 is: 3,430.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,481.44 : 11,222.18 = 2,287.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,481.44/11,222.18 = 2,287.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,481.44x = 11,222.18 × 2,287.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,481.44x = 25,668,267.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,668,267.87/7,481.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,430.93

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