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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,481.86, 11,222.79 and 2,287.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,481.86, 11,222.79 and 2,287.69 is: 3,431.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,481.86 : 11,222.79 = 2,287.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,481.86/11,222.79 = 2,287.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,481.86x = 11,222.79 × 2,287.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,481.86x = 25,674,264.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,674,264.46/7,481.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,431.54

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