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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,487.44, 11,231.36 and 2,293.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,487.44, 11,231.36 and 2,293.31 is: 3,440.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,487.44 : 11,231.36 = 2,293.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,487.44/11,231.36 = 2,293.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,487.44x = 11,231.36 × 2,293.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,487.44x = 25,757,015.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,757,015.41/7,487.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,440.03

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