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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,486.48, 11,229.31 and 2,292.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,486.48, 11,229.31 and 2,292.36 is: 3,438.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,486.48 : 11,229.31 = 2,292.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,486.48/11,229.31 = 2,292.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,486.48x = 11,229.31 × 2,292.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,486.48x = 25,741,621.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,741,621.07/7,486.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,438.41

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