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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,484.60, 11,228.88 and 2,554.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,484.60, 11,228.88 and 2,554.23 is: 3,832.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,484.60 : 11,228.88 = 2,554.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,484.60/11,228.88 = 2,554.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,484.60x = 11,228.88 × 2,554.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,484.60x = 28,681,179.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,681,179.48/7,484.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,832.02

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