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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,486.56, 11,229.12 and 2,292

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,486.56, 11,229.12 and 2,292 is: 3,437.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,486.56 : 11,229.12 = 2,292 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,486.56/11,229.12 = 2,292/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,486.56x = 11,229.12 × 2,292
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,486.56x = 25,737,143.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,737,143.04/7,486.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,437.78

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