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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,484.61, 11,230.81 and 3,327.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,484.61, 11,230.81 and 3,327.59 is: 4,993.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,484.61 : 11,230.81 = 3,327.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,484.61/11,230.81 = 3,327.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,484.61x = 11,230.81 × 3,327.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,484.61x = 37,371,466.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,371,466.57/7,484.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,993.11

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