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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,482.06, 11,223.48 and 2,287.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,482.06, 11,223.48 and 2,287.50 is: 3,431.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,482.06 : 11,223.48 = 2,287.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,482.06/11,223.48 = 2,287.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,482.06x = 11,223.48 × 2,287.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,482.06x = 25,673,710.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,673,710.50/7,482.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,431.37

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