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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,482.17, 11,222.73 and 3,099.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,482.17, 11,222.73 and 3,099.48 is: 4,649.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,482.17 : 11,222.73 = 3,099.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,482.17/11,222.73 = 3,099.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,482.17x = 11,222.73 × 3,099.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,482.17x = 34,784,627.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,784,627.18/7,482.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,649.01

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