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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,483.42, 11,223.62 and 2,550.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,483.42, 11,223.62 and 2,550.38 is: 3,825.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,483.42 : 11,223.62 = 2,550.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,483.42/11,223.62 = 2,550.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,483.42x = 11,223.62 × 2,550.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,483.42x = 28,624,483.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,624,483.22/7,483.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,825.06

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