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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,486.80, 11,228.40 and 2,292.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,486.80, 11,228.40 and 2,292.72 is: 3,438.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,486.80 : 11,228.40 = 2,292.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,486.80/11,228.40 = 2,292.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,486.80x = 11,228.40 × 2,292.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,486.80x = 25,743,577.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,743,577.25/7,486.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,438.53

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