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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,486.62, 11,230.50 and 2,292.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,486.62, 11,230.50 and 2,292.66 is: 3,439.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,486.62 : 11,230.50 = 2,292.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,486.62/11,230.50 = 2,292.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,486.62x = 11,230.50 × 2,292.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,486.62x = 25,747,718.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,747,718.13/7,486.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,439.16

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