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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,483.98, 11,225.57 and 2,289.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,483.98, 11,225.57 and 2,289.86 is: 3,434.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,483.98 : 11,225.57 = 2,289.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,483.98/11,225.57 = 2,289.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,483.98x = 11,225.57 × 2,289.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,483.98x = 25,704,916.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,704,916.14/7,483.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,434.66

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