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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,481.48, 11,222.22 and 2,286.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,481.48, 11,222.22 and 2,286.68 is: 3,430.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,481.48 : 11,222.22 = 2,286.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,481.48/11,222.22 = 2,286.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,481.48x = 11,222.22 × 2,286.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,481.48x = 25,661,626.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,661,626.03/7,481.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,430.02

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