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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,485.89, 11,228.83 and 2,291.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,485.89, 11,228.83 and 2,291.76 is: 3,437.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,485.89 : 11,228.83 = 2,291.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,485.89/11,228.83 = 2,291.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,485.89x = 11,228.83 × 2,291.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,485.89x = 25,733,777.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,733,777.71/7,485.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,437.64

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