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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,486.92, 11,230.23 and 3,325.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,486.92, 11,230.23 and 3,325.80 is: 4,988.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,486.92 : 11,230.23 = 3,325.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,486.92/11,230.23 = 3,325.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,486.92x = 11,230.23 × 3,325.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,486.92x = 37,349,498.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,349,498.93/7,486.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,988.63

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