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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,483.32, 11,224.58 and 2,289.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,483.32, 11,224.58 and 2,289.20 is: 3,433.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,483.32 : 11,224.58 = 2,289.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,483.32/11,224.58 = 2,289.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,483.32x = 11,224.58 × 2,289.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,483.32x = 25,695,291.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,695,291.64/7,483.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,433.67

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