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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,486.08, 11,229.36 and 2,868

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,486.08, 11,229.36 and 2,868 is: 4,302.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,486.08 : 11,229.36 = 2,868 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,486.08/11,229.36 = 2,868/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,486.08x = 11,229.36 × 2,868
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,486.08x = 32,205,804.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,205,804.48/7,486.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,302.09

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