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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,483.43, 11,224.07 and 2,287.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,483.43, 11,224.07 and 2,287.91 is: 3,431.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,483.43 : 11,224.07 = 2,287.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,483.43/11,224.07 = 2,287.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,483.43x = 11,224.07 × 2,287.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,483.43x = 25,679,650.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,679,650.55/7,483.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,431.53

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