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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,483.23, 11,224.85 and 3,322.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,483.23, 11,224.85 and 3,322.26 is: 4,983.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,483.23 : 11,224.85 = 3,322.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,483.23/11,224.85 = 3,322.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,483.23x = 11,224.85 × 3,322.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,483.23x = 37,291,853.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,291,853.55/7,483.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,983.39

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