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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,486.23, 11,228.94 and 2,292.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,486.23, 11,228.94 and 2,292.12 is: 3,438.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,486.23 : 11,228.94 = 2,292.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,486.23/11,228.94 = 2,292.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,486.23x = 11,228.94 × 2,292.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,486.23x = 25,738,077.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,738,077.95/7,486.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,438.06

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