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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,481.52, 11,222.28 and 2,287.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,481.52, 11,222.28 and 2,287.40 is: 3,431.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,481.52 : 11,222.28 = 2,287.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,481.52/11,222.28 = 2,287.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,481.52x = 11,222.28 × 2,287.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,481.52x = 25,669,787.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,669,787.16/7,481.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,431.09

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