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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,486.35, 11,229.45 and 2,869.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,486.35, 11,229.45 and 2,869.35 is: 4,304.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,486.35 : 11,229.45 = 2,869.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,486.35/11,229.45 = 2,869.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,486.35x = 11,229.45 × 2,869.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,486.35x = 32,221,222.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,221,222.36/7,486.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,304.00

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