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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,484.98, 11,231.37 and 3,327.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,484.98, 11,231.37 and 3,327.96 is: 4,993.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,484.98 : 11,231.37 = 3,327.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,484.98/11,231.37 = 3,327.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,484.98x = 11,231.37 × 3,327.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,484.98x = 37,377,550.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,377,550.11/7,484.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,993.67

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