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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,487, 11,230.96 and 2,292.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,487, 11,230.96 and 2,292.92 is: 3,439.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,487 : 11,230.96 = 2,292.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,487/11,230.96 = 2,292.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,487x = 11,230.96 × 2,292.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,487x = 25,751,692.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,751,692.80/7,487
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,439.52

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