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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,483.42, 11,225.16 and 2,289.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,483.42, 11,225.16 and 2,289.28 is: 3,433.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,483.42 : 11,225.16 = 2,289.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,483.42/11,225.16 = 2,289.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,483.42x = 11,225.16 × 2,289.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,483.42x = 25,697,534.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,697,534.28/7,483.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,433.93

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