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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,483.15, 11,224.65 and 2,866.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,483.15, 11,224.65 and 2,866.15 is: 4,299.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,483.15 : 11,224.65 = 2,866.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,483.15/11,224.65 = 2,866.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,483.15x = 11,224.65 × 2,866.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,483.15x = 32,171,555.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,171,555.38/7,483.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,299.20

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