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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,486.59, 11,229.91 and 2,292.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,486.59, 11,229.91 and 2,292.47 is: 3,438.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,486.59 : 11,229.91 = 2,292.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,486.59/11,229.91 = 2,292.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,486.59x = 11,229.91 × 2,292.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,486.59x = 25,744,212.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,744,212.01/7,486.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,438.71

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