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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,486.04, 11,228.45 and 3,322.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,486.04, 11,228.45 and 3,322.23 is: 4,983.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,486.04 : 11,228.45 = 3,322.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,486.04/11,228.45 = 3,322.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,486.04x = 11,228.45 × 3,322.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,486.04x = 37,303,476.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,303,476.83/7,486.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,983.08

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