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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,483.59, 11,226.60 and 2,288.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,483.59, 11,226.60 and 2,288.25 is: 3,432.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,483.59 : 11,226.60 = 2,288.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,483.59/11,226.60 = 2,288.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,483.59x = 11,226.60 × 2,288.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,483.59x = 25,689,267.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,689,267.45/7,483.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,432.75

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