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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,488, 11,230.08 and 2,221.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,488, 11,230.08 and 2,221.79 is: 3,332.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,488 : 11,230.08 = 2,221.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,488/11,230.08 = 2,221.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,488x = 11,230.08 × 2,221.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,488x = 24,950,823.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,950,823.29/7,488
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,332.11

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