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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,487.27, 11,221.93 and 3,322.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,487.27, 11,221.93 and 3,322.58 is: 4,979.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,487.27 : 11,221.93 = 3,322.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,487.27/11,221.93 = 3,322.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,487.27x = 11,221.93 × 3,322.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,487.27x = 37,285,760.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,285,760.18/7,487.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,979.89

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