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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,488.09, 11,233.35 and 2,292.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,488.09, 11,233.35 and 2,292.75 is: 3,439.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,488.09 : 11,233.35 = 2,292.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,488.09/11,233.35 = 2,292.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,488.09x = 11,233.35 × 2,292.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,488.09x = 25,755,263.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,755,263.21/7,488.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,439.50

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