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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,483.10, 11,227.31 and 3,322.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,483.10, 11,227.31 and 3,322.74 is: 4,985.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,483.10 : 11,227.31 = 3,322.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,483.10/11,227.31 = 3,322.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,483.10x = 11,227.31 × 3,322.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,483.10x = 37,305,406.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,305,406.82/7,483.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,985.29

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